Wrong Job After College

Discouraged1
Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:02:06 +0000

I am seeking stories and/or advice from people who have gone through a similar experience.

After recently graduating from college, I took a job that seemed perfect for me. Not long into said job, I realized it was not the job I thought it was. I have been so upset and disgusted with myself for not discovering this sooner, but such is life.

My family and former professor ‘mentors’ are advising me to simply admit my mistake, leave, and start on a different path — even if I am only a few months in. As much as this seems appealing, I personally get a bad taste in my mouth either way … staying or going. Neither is a ‘great’ route.

Has anyone ever been in this situation? I hate to leave something so early, but I know this happens. Not all jobs are for all people, and few people out of college know what they really want.