Just joined somewhere and there is no probation period. HR said it is because ‘you will continuously be evaluated’. The notice period is one month.
Is this normal? I’ve usually had probation of three months.
Hi everyone, not sure if this kind of post is allowed but I just want to air out my thoughts I guess.
I just started a new job this week and it’s been brutal on me. I am now working in stat board, where the hours are strictly 8.30am to 6.00pm. Plus it takes me 50 mins to get to and from office. So far it seems like there are no wfh days (even though HR said there could be 2 days wfh. But this is not in black and white anywhere, so in my team everyone is at office all the time and even work OT! ). For comparison, my previous post was in a university, shorter travel time, very flexible hours with wfh.
Prior to joining this place I actually was super excited, because even though the pay was lower and distance further, the job scope sounded super interesting and an area I wanted to develop in! But I realise now that I took for granted the freedom and flexibility of my old job.
These days, it’s already dark when I get home. Now I miss my old colleagues and the familiarity of everything. I miss the time to exercise and walk my dog in the morning. I miss the time I can spend with my family in the evening 😭 The worst part is that I find myself reaching for a drink every night. I haven't done this in a while and was trying to reduce my drinking.
I know it’s only been a week or so. Naturally everything will be unfamiliar and scary. But based on my colleagues so far, I think I already have a clear picture of the work culture.
AM I STUCK??? HELP 😭😭😭
(Sry for the rambling post. And if anyone here is thinking of trading flexibility for other job prospects, TURN AROUND!! DO NOT DO IT 🙅♂️ THIS IS YOUR WARNING!)