NWR: I started a new job and I hate it!

There's gonna be a learning curve. It happens to all of us! The first few nights as a nurse on my own I wanted to go back to school and go into engineering. There were tears, too. Now it's good and I wouldn't change it. Be patient with yourself and give it time- but decide on an amount of time.Set a deadline--- If by your deadline you are still miserable, and you've given it a good chance, then it's time to move on.

I don't work in your industry but I'm used to being thrown into jobs and basically learning the ropes and making it up as I go along. That's basically how I've gotten to where i am today. My bit of advice: suck it up and be flexible. Find the most senior person and strike up a conversation, get them to mentor you. I'm still friends with my first "grown-up" boss who taught me the ropes.

I'm glad you posted this, I recently started a new job two months ago. Job itself is great, I'm a quality manager and it's definitely a step up for me! However, this is my first position as a manager so I have a lot to learn. I came in to a group of women who have been there 10, 20, and 27 years - so to them, they have to train their boss. I cry a lot. I feel dumb if I make a mistake, and it's hard because my employees are in no way forgiving. They don't want me there and it's apparent. I am just working on proving myself and showing them that I was offered the position for a reason.

Update: I don't cry AT work lol, but I have definitely let the waterworks come on the way home. I'm the youngest person there, and the newest and have the least "experience". It'll take time. I'm trying to hang in there.

My previous company had a round of layoffs so I jumped ship in April to my current company. It was in a totally different field and better title (more responsibilities). It's not that I hate the job but it's very disorganized and my manager is CRAZY!!! There was literally no training. HR did warn me during the phone screen that my boss had a "strong personality" and they definitely we're not lying. However, with this wedding and the fact that I'm now making much more money, I just take the abuse lol. I literally have to give myself a pep talk every morning before work. Just hang in there for at least a year.

I would give it at least 3-6 months to see if it gets any better.

I say stick with for a while and don't stress. If it's not meant to be then it's not meant to be.