What happens when you lose your job, take another one and end up quickly losing that one, too? It’s called rebounding, and if you’re in a new job, and you’re starting to doubt your decision after a couple of months, you may be in a rebound job.
Rebounding can happen when you’ve lost your job and take another very quickly, without careful consideration. If you’re feeling the pressure to take a new position, watch for these signs you may be setting yourself up for a rebounding situation.
You consider accepting a job that is at least three levels below your skill set.
You are miserable in your present job, so you seek greener pastures without taking the time to find out if the company’s values are in line with yours.
You let fear drive you toward accepting a position in spite of doubts you have.
The employer’s expectations are unrealistic.
You consider taking a job while discounting such factors as commuting distance, title, compensation and interest.
You consider accepting a job because someone else thinks it is a good idea.
You ignore a work-culture mismatch hoping things will change once you’re there.
You are accepting a job without a clear understanding of the position.
If you find yourself rebounding from a bad job decision, don’t beat yourself up about it. It can serve as a guide to future career moves, so learn from your mistakes and move on.
