![]() Toxic work environments often get worse before they get better, and those that get better may take years. In the case that the company’s toxic culture is evident on the first day, employees should trust their instincts and leave. Usually, the effects of working in a toxic environment build up over time until eventually, employees feel they can no longer take it and begin a new job search. The most obvious reason to leave a job without looking back is if the work environment is so toxic it poses a threat to employees’ mental or physical health. Employees who are asked to pay for training immediately when starting a job should exercise extreme caution. While some states allow employers to require workers to pay for training, job scammers posing as legitimate businesses may charge unsuspecting new hires for training for jobs that don’t actually exist, or simply to make money off of training fees. Another tactic is to charge new employees for training. By reducing the salary, an employer may hope to get more for less by taking advantage of new hires who can’t afford to restart their job search. ![]() Just as an employer may be tempted to misrepresent job responsibilities in order to make the recruiting process a little easier, so too might they be inclined to misrepresent a job’s salary. Employees who fall victim to this “bait and switch” should not feel obligated to remain in a role that was misrepresented, and should be wary of working for an employer that relies on dishonest recruiting practices to fill open positions. However, for some jobs that may be unpleasant, difficult to fill or may experience high turnover, employers could be inclined to advertise the role as something it’s not in order to boost candidate response or avoid paying an appropriate salary. Understandably, a new job might include a few duties that the employee wasn’t expecting, just as responsibilities may be added as the employee adjusts and the role grows. Employees should never be asked to compromise their ethics by an employer, and any future employers that question their reason for leaving should understand and respect their integrity for doing so. Either way, if employees are asked to do something illegal or dishonest on their first day, it’s likely just the tip of the iceberg, and the chances of things improving and leading to a long and successful career with the organization are slim. This could be due to widespread corruption in the company, or simply one rogue manager with misplaced priorities. Unfortunately, some employers prioritize high profits over high morals. In a perfect world, employers should lead by example, particularly when onboarding new hires. Let’s look at a few reasons why an employee’s first day should also be the last. However, there are always exceptions, and though it should be a last resort and worst-case scenario, there are times when leaving after one day on the job is a better decision than sticking it out. In addition, employees who decide to quit on their first day appear unreliable, indifferent to employers’ needs, and unconcerned about burning bridges in their career. Department of Labor, an unsuccessful hire can cost an employer up to 30 percent of the employee’s salary, not to mention the time required to restart the recruiting process from scratch. Most employees know that under normal circumstances, quitting a job during or after the first day of work is a huge career misstep. ![]() For others who take their time and do their due diligence, sometimes it’s just obvious things won’t work out right from the start. Those who feel pressured to accept an offer due to prolonged unemployment or financial need could find their rush to reenter the workforce results in accepting a job that is less than ideal and leaves them feeling regretful or overwhelmed. ![]() Unfortunately, some may find there are more bad surprises than good when starting a new job. Unless you’re a “boomerang” who has worked for the company in the past, it’s impossible to know what to expect from a new role and employer. For new employees, the first day of work is always full of surprises. ![]()
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