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dunkindrinker's journey

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    I'm currently in my third month at a large, well-known company where I'm working as an entry-level employee. I make $22/hour, which translates to about $45k a year. My role has a 90-day probation period, and I find myself in a frustrating situation. I work four days in the office and one day remote, with a 30-minute commute each way. While I do get two weeks of vacation upfront, I've realized there's zero room for growth in my current team. Everyone else on my team has been there less than a year, and there's a high turnover rate. I often find myself staring at my computer or phone for 95% of the time because there’s just not enough work to keep me busy. My manager has also made comments about my demeanor, suggesting that as a woman, I should smile more and be friendlier, which feels quite odd and uncomfortable. However, I recently received a job offer for a new position that pays $58k a year, with a built-in promotion after a year, three weeks of vacation, and two weeks of sick time annually. The new company is smaller and not as well-known, but the work seems interesting and important, and the managers appear to be more relatable and chill. I’m really torn about whether to leave my current job, which has the prestige of a big name, for this new opportunity. I’ve been actively looking for work since my first month because I felt insecure after my manager's feedback about my friendliness and skills. I hate being at a job where I have nothing to do, but I'm also anxious about making the wrong decision. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially since this is my first real job after graduating.

    Job title: entry-level employee

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    I recently started a new job about a month ago, but I’m already feeling like it’s not the right fit for me. The management has been a bit strange, the pay is lower than I expected, and the growth opportunities seem minimal. Because of this, I’ve been actively applying for other positions and have started to secure some interviews. Before this job, I was unemployed since January, so I’m hesitant to include this current role on my resume since it’s only been a short time. I’m worried about how to explain my situation in interviews. Should I just say I’m still unemployed? I’ve also been juggling my current job's hours while trying to schedule interviews, which has been a bit tricky. I’m looking for advice on how to handle these conversations and what to say if they ask why I’m looking to leave so soon. This is my first experience interviewing while working a traditional 9-5, so any tips would be greatly appreciated!

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