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pleasesavemetonight's journey

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    I just started a new job at my fourth firm in private practice, but I received a response from a company I've been wanting to join for a long time for an in-house role. I'm excited about the opportunity, but I'm unsure about how to approach the situation since they will likely conduct a background check. Should I be upfront about recently wrapping up my last role and taking some time to consider my next move? I could explain that while I was contemplating a career break, I couldn't pass up the chance to apply for this in-house position. Or should I pretend I'm still employed at my previous company? I'm leaning towards honesty, as I’ve heard that lying could lead to complications later on, especially if they confirm my employment dates. Any advice would be appreciated!

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    I just started a new job at a small company two days ago, and I'm already feeling like I want to quit. I've noticed several red flags that have me concerned. For starters, my personal phone number and email have been shared with clients and other providers, which feels really unprofessional. Additionally, my job title has been downgraded from what was originally agreed upon in my contract, and there was a lack of transparency regarding work-from-home arrangements. I was initially told I could work from home two days a week, but it turns out that's only possible after passing probation. I accepted this position because it offered a significant pay increase and didn't require me to bill hours, but now I'm questioning whether I made the right choice. I think I rushed into this job out of desperation to leave my previous firm, and I'm starting to regret it. I'm contemplating leaving after such a short time, and I'm curious if anyone else has done the same. I feel confident that I could find another role fairly quickly due to my experience, but I'm also considering taking a couple of months off before jumping back into the job market.

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