Employee regrets job switch weeks after joining, citing red flags for 30% pay hike

A Reddit user has sparked online discussion after sharing concerns about a recent job switch that provided a nearly 30% salary increase but has left them questioning the decision. The individual left their previous employer of nearly three years due to limited career growth to join a competing company in the same industry.

Despite warnings from former colleagues about the new organization's workplace culture and repeated questioning from hiring managers about their reasons for leaving, the user accepted the offer, prioritizing higher pay. Concerns began on the first day with a disorganized induction process and a missing laptop, requiring several hours to rectify the next day before being instructed to travel two hours away.

Since starting, the employee has observed issues including poor facility management, frequent monitoring by managers, and high employee turnover, with a damaged air-conditioning system reportedly taking over a week to repair. The user also described receiving multiple daily calls focused on sales targets and noted that many employees do not stay with the company long.

While the user's husband suggested the issues might be due to adjusting to a new environment, the employee's instincts indicated deeper problems. They have continued applying for jobs but worry that leaving the new role too quickly could negatively impact their résumé.

Responses from other Reddit users largely encouraged patience, with some suggesting the challenges might be temporary adjustment issues, while others noted the pattern of poor onboarding, micromanagement, and high attrition indicated broader problems. Recommendations included remaining in the role while exploring other opportunities and giving the organization more time, with a suggested trial period of four to six months unless mental or physical well-being is affected.