Re:All my career rejections
by rd07 on Tuesday March 23, 2021 @02:50AM
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I have been working professionally for 3+ years in a single company. I've been lucky to have got this job without a test nor interview ( I was an intern there, and they offered me the job before my intern period was up). Recently, I feel bored there and tried to apply to another company. Currently, I am in the last stage of the test and it seems I will be able to pass it. But, I feel nervous to actually change my job, because this will be my first time changing workplace, and I don't know if I will actually be accepted there (there is a probation period of 3 months).
Reading this thread makes me re-realize that changing jobs was not an unusual thing. Thank you for sharing this.
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Re:All my career rejections
by beforeolives on Tuesday March 23, 2021 @03:44AM
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> I don't know if I will actually be accepted there (there is a probation period of 3 months).
Depending on where you live 3-6 month probation periods can be completely standard. If you get the job, you are accepted there. The probation period is just a window in which you and the company can separate with less friction. In most places it's a formality that you shouldn't worry about unless you're extremely underperforming or doing something egregious at work.
Or your manager arbitrarily decides they don't like you (particularly in startup-like environments with limited process). It shouldn't happen, but it does.
My friend who has wider experiences changing jobs than me also said the same thing as your comment and its parent. Workplace politics is a real thing.
Not only is it a real thing, at some workplaces it's the main event.
Some companies, that struggle to get candidates, seem to use the probation period as a way of being able to hire people without properly testing skills first.
Re:All my career rejections
by alexizorba on Tuesday March 23, 2021 @03:50AM
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Exactly same experience here. I made it. Changed my workplace for the first time after 2 years. It's something really nervous but if you think you need it, go for it. Your path is your responsibility. :)
Yes, our path is our responsibility. Even more when we have another responsibility in our shoulders (in my case, a family).
And how is it with your new job? Do you enjoy it being there? Or are you missing your old workplace? I am sorry if it is too personal