Ikcatcher's journey

I recently made the tough decision to resign from my corporate communications role at a multinational corporation after just a month and a half. I had previously spent three years at a media agency and was excited to transition into this new position, but it quickly became clear that the expectations were misaligned and there were significant red flags. During the interview process, I was upfront about my lack of experience in a corporate environment and in corporate communications. My manager assured me that support would be available, but I found myself navigating the role largely on my own. After my probation assessment, it became evident that I was expected to take full ownership of my responsibilities without adequate guidance. My manager was often unavailable for questions, and the team consisted of just me and an intern who was leaving soon. This situation made it difficult to meet deadlines, and I was criticized for not having backup plans in place when one person on the team fell ill. In our assessment meeting, my manager expressed surprise that I wasn’t meeting my KPIs, which were only communicated to me at that time. When I raised concerns about the understaffing of the team, she dismissed my opinion and suggested I evaluate whether this role was right for me. Hearing that others had left the position even sooner was a huge red flag. When I explained my struggles with performance due to the lack of support, her response was disheartening. She implied that if I needed too much guidance, I wouldn’t have been hired in the first place. This lack of support from a team lead made me realize that the role was not what I had expected, and I was not suited for it. I plan to submit my two weeks' notice later this week. After our last meeting, where she suggested I assess my position, I’ve done just that and have decided it’s time to move on.