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Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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I never had that experience, my reason for leaving has been something better
when hitting the end of the promotional opportunities (after 17 years, then 16.
When starting a new job, I have found the first 3-4 weeks to be the worst, after that I have been able to get adjusted and comfortable. I can tell you that at management jobs with a 6 month probation, those that failed I let go after 4-5 months, giving them every opportunity to catch on.
If you're talking about evaluating a company or new job, then I'd say that 90 days is plenty. If you've already determined the job is not a good fit for you and you've given it at least 30 days then that's it. Look for another job and try not to leave until you've secured a job that meets your criteria.
Personally, 2 years. The first year is always the worst because you are trying to learn the position and get all the way through a full cycle. That leaves the second year to actually do the job, improve the processes, assess the culture and how you fit within it and your team, and decide if it is a good fit.
Or, less than a month. If you take a new position and immediately see that they have misrepresented your duties or the company, or the management style is toxic, or whatever that is immediately apparent, then find something new right away (or go back to old), and leave this position off of your resume entirely.
I think there are times you know quickly. My last job after about four weeks of my boss not being responsive and not doing 1:1 meetings something wasn't right. I started looking ASAP and left as soon as I had another job.
Until I have something else lined up that pays the bills.
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