New Posts For Thread: Struggling to settle into a new rolehttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30595027/struggling-to-settle-into-a-new-roleNot really sure why I am posting this but here goes...I recently started a new job at a big media company in London - a big household name. This is after years of working for organisations that could barely be described as medium sized - I did 7 yearI didn't get the other job I applied for.Had my three month probation meeting (conference call with boss in the US) today and it's been extended by a further three months.Am in a major state of anxiety this evening, during the call she kept asking 'whttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30595027/struggling-to-settle-into-a-new-role?post_id=546591799#546591799I didn't get the other job I applied for.Had my three month probation meeting (conference call with boss in the US) today and it's been extended by a further three months.Am in a major state of anxiety this evening, during the call she kept asking 'wWed, 21 Oct 2015 15:51:05 -0500should be as honest as possible about reasons for leaving, that way you see if new company is same. I heard of one candidate asking "what is the work life balance of this place" Guy interviewing said "If you ask that question maybe this is not best phttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30595027/struggling-to-settle-into-a-new-role?post_id=546493595#546493595should be as honest as possible about reasons for leaving, that way you see if new company is same. I heard of one candidate asking "what is the work life balance of this place" Guy interviewing said "If you ask that question maybe this is not best pSun, 11 Oct 2015 11:31:42 -0500Maybe say you don't think the culture of your current role suites you and having researched the new company you think it will be better suited to you.It's going to be a major sticking point though so you are going to have to do some very creative blahttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30595027/struggling-to-settle-into-a-new-role?post_id=546493489#546493489Maybe say you don't think the culture of your current role suites you and having researched the new company you think it will be better suited to you.It's going to be a major sticking point though so you are going to have to do some very creative blaSun, 11 Oct 2015 11:24:42 -0500I been HEADHUNTED and there offering me 30% pay increasehttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30595027/struggling-to-settle-into-a-new-role?post_id=546491533#546491533I been HEADHUNTED and there offering me 30% pay increaseSun, 11 Oct 2015 08:33:06 -0500Leaving after three months is your big problem. Being honest as you can is probably the best strategy in this case. Don't sound self pitying don't blame other people. Explain that the job hasn't turned out the way you were led to believe but don'thttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30595027/struggling-to-settle-into-a-new-role?post_id=546491279#546491279Leaving after three months is your big problem. Being honest as you can is probably the best strategy in this case. Don't sound self pitying don't blame other people. Explain that the job hasn't turned out the way you were led to believe but don'tSun, 11 Oct 2015 08:09:26 -0500I don't know what your answer should be to that question but remember to say some nice, positive, things about the job and the company that you are leaving.I think this goes a long way in a job interview .You probably didn't need me to tell you that,https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30595027/struggling-to-settle-into-a-new-role?post_id=546490305#546490305I don't know what your answer should be to that question but remember to say some nice, positive, things about the job and the company that you are leaving.I think this goes a long way in a job interview .You probably didn't need me to tell you that,Sun, 11 Oct 2015 05:49:37 -0500Have you thought of writing short stories for "Kindle".Apparently you get 70% of all profits and no set up or ongoing fees.This for starters.....Once upon a time there was a man (let's call him Rich) who was very insecure and felt downtrodden and unlhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30595027/struggling-to-settle-into-a-new-role?post_id=546490081#546490081Have you thought of writing short stories for "Kindle".Apparently you get 70% of all profits and no set up or ongoing fees.This for starters.....Once upon a time there was a man (let's call him Rich) who was very insecure and felt downtrodden and unlSun, 11 Oct 2015 05:17:54 -0500I visit this thread often, ... still trying to read the original post. Man of few words.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30595027/struggling-to-settle-into-a-new-role?post_id=546488723#546488723I visit this thread often, ... still trying to read the original post. Man of few words.Sat, 10 Oct 2015 18:45:03 -0500I have managed to get a interview for another job on Monday which I think the work environment will be much better for me.I am sure they will ask why I want to leave my current role having only been there for 3 months. What would be a good answer forhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30595027/struggling-to-settle-into-a-new-role?post_id=546488687#546488687I have managed to get a interview for another job on Monday which I think the work environment will be much better for me.I am sure they will ask why I want to leave my current role having only been there for 3 months. What would be a good answer forSat, 10 Oct 2015 18:36:20 -0500We give better advice than Jeremy Kyle on herehttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30595027/struggling-to-settle-into-a-new-role?post_id=546433477#546433477We give better advice than Jeremy Kyle on hereSun, 04 Oct 2015 19:38:31 -0500