‘I’m two days in, and the "red flag" list is already a mile long’: Designer wants to quit job 2 days in after 8 months of unemployment

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• Finally landed a design job after 8 months. 2 days in and I want to quit. Am I overreacting?

  
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• The first few days are a blur of red flags. A tiny mistake on an ad leads to a condescending lecture, as if the new hire is some kind of imposter. The job description promised design and marketing, but now there’s pressure to handle cash and run the storefront, doing three jobs for one salary. The trainer spends the whole day complaining about how much she hates the place, waiting for her own escape.

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• The real dilemma, if you ask me, is: after months of unemployment, quitting feels like stepping back into the void. The stress is overwhelming, and the gut is screaming to run, but the fear of going back to square one is paralyzing. Some workplaces are just designed to break people, and sometimes the bravest move is walking away before it’s too late.

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• The parade of red flags is impossible to ignore, but the decision isn’t easy. Staying means enduring the cold, the condescension, and the impossible workload. Walking out means facing the same job hunt all over again, with no guarantee of something better. The real choice isn’t just about the job. It’s about whether the cost of staying is higher than the risk of leaving.

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