Hi - wondering if anyone can offer some advice...I left my role in consulting a couple of months ago for an industry role - bit of a gamble but it seemed to offer great prospects, challenge, decent payrise etc. A short time in, it's clear that this isn't the role for me and that while I'll do ok, I won't shine as I have in previous roles. I just can't seem to get excited about the role or the people I'm working with. I also don't really fit in to the culture of the new organisation.So the question is, how soon is too soon to jump ship? There are a few other roles out there which would suit, and my cv is good so far with no blips to date - will I be able to explain away a very short stint in this role? Or should I put these thoughts to the back of my mind and keep trying to make it work? I really don't want to be one of those miserable City types who dreads going to work every day, but equally don't want to be a pussy by jumping ship the minute things get tough. I've enjoyed every other role I've done, even with sh*tty clients and horrible projects, and am shocked at how hard I'm finding not liking my job.Any advice welcome.

I'd move quickly if you dislike to that extent. Better to explain away a small blip than carry on under performing in a role for a year or two. It sounds like a complete mis-match so i'd pull the plug now.

You could try to move internally, but if you feel there's a cultural mismatch I reckon this won't help you in the long run.I would move, but this time make sure you're in the right place...can't afford to make this mistake twice in such a short period of time!

You could try to move internally, but if you feel there's a cultural mismatch I reckon this won't help you in the long run.I would move, but this time make sure you're in the right place...can't afford to make this mistake twice in such a short period of time!

which industry sector did you move into and where did you come from?Also, how long were you at your previous employer?

Thanks for the replies.Banking, in previous role (consulting, FS) for 3 years, 6 years at another firm before that.Should have added that it's had an impact on home life, fighting with the g/f etc which could be biasing my thinking a bit.

Agree with first post.Had a similar experience and the advice I got at the time was either get out immediately and explain it as a one-off mismatch, or stay at least a year and show you gave it all you've got.Options were poor at the time, so I gave it 14 months in the end. Was pretty miserable though

Thanks for your responses. I guess I have to get out, just struggling with what I tell my boss and how to go about it.