12 Signs You Don’t Fit In At Work (And, With Coworkers)

Last updated on January 19th, 2023 at 07:53 am

Oh, not again. Changing a job is still not working out!

Do you feel like you’re an incompetent employee and actually stuck in the new job, then you’re not alone.

You should watch out for the most common signs that you don’t fit in at work, even if it’s been just a few weeks at this new job. 

 

How To Know If A New Job Is Not Right For You?

Let’s assume the case… You’re in the early career stage, continuously job hoping to find the right job to settle in your career. 

You seek a career that allows you to fulfill your passion plus supports you to achieve your ultimate career goals. 

With all such desire, you finally get the job that you were looking for. 

A few days pass, a few weeks pass by and now everything (from work, environment to people there) starts to feel repetitive and boring, though.

It feels like you’re back where you left your previous job.

Or even worse that you start loving your previous job, more than this new one.

And these are not the only signs that you don’t fit at the work, there are many more. 

Want to make sure, Is this new job a good fit for you or if you’re not a team player?

In any case, refer to these further signs and you’ll have your answer within.  

 

12 Signs Your New Job Is Not Working Out

1. You feel inside as if you’re now stuck.

Yes, life happens that way, not everything’s meant for you. It’s all about adjustments. 

When you are stuck in the wrong career field, you tend to feel bored, wasted, stuck, or underpaid. 

Especially when you just joined a new job with hopes that this one will replace your previous work, then you’ll either feel overly satisfied or lost completely. 

You want something else and now finally you’re here, you got something else.

That’s what is happening here, Right?? 

Because it’s a new job, you are more confused over whether to continue with it or just want to quit this job, too.

Meanwhile, you continuously are reminded by signs like these that this new job is unsuitable for you.  

2. You start hating yourself, for this decision.

Leaving the past job, just to begin with this new one, was your decision only. 

Just like you left that previous job with satisfaction, you definitely have greater desires with the new work, too. An obvious thing. 

But, whatsoever, your new job does not feel like the right decision for you.

Your days get increasingly challenging and problematic, which leads you to become hard on yourself.

This new job has sacrificed your previous well-settled job. Your inner self starts to regret it. 

And as the top signs, you feel miserable in your new job, you begin feeling guilty about making these stupid career decisions. 

The new job does not offer you hope of any further improvement, not even from the financial side.

And, these sure signs say that you are in the wrong job.

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3. You’re not feeling passionate about the new work anymore.

You have certain career goals and expectations from your professional career, too.

You could change your job if that doesn’t align with your career goals. 

Believing so, you already joined the new job, but the work at this new job is also not good enough.

Plus this work is not challenging as you thought it would be.

Here, you feel like your knowledge and skills are not rightly invested, as well.

Especially when you aren’t passionate about work, you either feel lost or uninspired. 

You want to work, but when you can’t contribute to the job as required then such are clear signs you don’t fit in at work that you do.   

4. You suddenly start feeling negative about this new job.

Maybe because it’s not the right place, this job takes too much of your time, you’ve to sacrifice your personal life, or even you’ve found a bad boss here. 

There could be many reasons why you’re feeling only negative about your new job.

It’s either you don’t fit in with the work you do or possibly that you don’t fit in with coworkers, either.

You don’t ever try to participate in group activities or just stay isolated.

Inner self, you feel nothing right and confident about this new place. 

Feeling bored, wasted, ignored, and unappreciated at the job, are such signs that this job is not working out, as it only has negativity for you and nothing else.

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5. You can’t focus on your important work at this new job.

The right job, something you love, eventually turns you into a hardworking, dedicated, or even workaholic employee of the company.  

But, when you are in the wrong position that isn’t fit for you, even regular things at work seem difficult and troublesome to you. 

These are actually such warning signs you don’t fit in at work when you don’t feel satisfied or happy with your own performance for a long time. 

Because you’re not giving your best every day, as you did in previous jobs. 

You want to take the challenging roles, you want to update your knowledge and expertise.

But, this job doesn’t allow you to level up yourself by any means.

This proves your lack of commitment to the new work because you’re in the wrong job.  

6. Your work doesn’t match the discussed job description.

Job descriptions are there on purpose to explain core job responsibilities plus expectations from the company. 

And that is not only limited to aware employees of duties towards the company.

That further also supports employees to determine whether this role/work leads them to the right career path or not. 

In your case, after working at this new company for a few weeks…

You’re shifted to new projects that are completely out of your field/expertise.

You’re moved to different work not for temporary but for the undecided longer period. 

Believe that you’re investing your time and energies in your personal and professional growth as well. 

And, you take the biggest career risk, if you do work that isn’t suitable for your skills and professional expertise. 

Really, you’re investing your energies in the wrong place.

Well, those toxic feelings are one of the most obvious signs that you’re in the wrong job.

Check other: 9 Signs This Job Is Killing Your Soul

7. You have to completely change yourself, like your coworkers.

Every day at this new job, you not only need to adjust but have to change yourself, completely.

In this new place, you can see that you’re quite a different person than you are in real. 

As, here you’re forced to be someone else, that you’re not actually.

Maybe you’re in a role that doesn’t fit you, personally or people there are not supportive enough. 

Well, that’s acceptable that you have to adjust and be flexible with the new environments.

But, know you’re an employee and not an actor. 

If your boss, colleagues, or team members forced you to pretend or behave like someone else, which is against your principles and values, then these are signs that you’re in the wrong place. 

8. You aren’t sure about your future, with this new job/role.

Simply ask yourself: Can you see yourself at the expected career level?

Can you imagine yourself in a key position in the same company?

Or Do you have an interest in serving this company for at least the next two years? 

If your all answers are negative, then you’re in a job that doesn’t fit your interest. 

Even though it’s a new job, you feel like there’ll be no more challenging projects that can improve yourself.  

You see no possibilities for improvements as part of your professional growth.

Nor do you find enough opportunities for you, which advance your expertise and support your career goals. 

Insecurity about your position in the company plus sensing major career risks, are signs that you’re not in the right job. 

And that you do not have to ignore, by any means.

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9. You’re informed that you’re not a good fit.

Well, even if you strive to look fit for this role or try hard to look normal, people around you will eventually feel that you’re not on your own. 

Whether it’s your new coworker-friend at this new place or your leader, you know plus inform you that you are not fitting in with the work, place, or people around. 

Possible that you’re new to this place or kind of shy.

Indeed, some people require more time to settle with new coworkers and the environment. 

But, even after giving enough room and openness, you can’t connect with coworkers and the environment.

Similarly, you are also not able to deliver your best work, nor to provide the proper training and guidance. 

And such are signs prove you don’t fit in with coworkers and work, as well. 

10. You found your calling, not here but somewhere else.

That mostly happens when you don’t get what you have expected. 

You thought that this new job will perfectly justify your passion and work interest.

But, as time passes, you realize it’s not what you came here for. 

Maybe somewhere in between, you found your true passions. 

The more this work is away from your passion, the more you feel stuck and unfit for this work. 

And because you get to realize what is your calling, now you feel like you’re wasting your time doing this work…

Which is nowhere near your interest or what you expected. 

You know what you love to do, but you still aren’t able to do it.

And that confusion and stuck feeling make you believe that you don’t belong here.

Check other: 14 Signs Your Boss Is Threatened By You (And How to Handle It)

11. You are doing this job, just for the money.

It is important to think about money when choosing a job or career. 

Additionally, you should also think about your passion, personal interest, and life goals that you have on the list.

This is what will make you who you want to be. 

You will be miserable at this job every day (except for payday).

If you have taken this job ONLY because… it pays well. 

Taking such a job out of your interest is acceptable when you need it and still haven’t found your passion yet.

Working at such jobs is temporary and you can raise some funds…

Plus, later on, to support yourself or pursue your own interests.  

But if you can ignore your passion just because of the money, even knowing you’re not a good fit for this job, you’re wasting your time there.  

There is no doubt that money is the motivating factor, but it’s not the only one.

12. You are reading all the points with ‘that feeling’.

Nope, it’s not a joke at all. 

In searching for signs to confirm whether you hate your new job or not, you find this article.

Plus, at every point, you feel like it describes your present situation at your new job, precisely.  

Innerself, now you’re convinced that you’re stuck at a new job now.

And, these are the ultimate signs that you don’t fit in at work that you’re doing right now.

Check other: 11 Signs You Didn’t Get The Job After The Interview

 

When your new job is not working out…

There’s nothing wrong with giving up at some time.

Especially when you know that something is not going right or you’re not passionate about it. 

It’s better for you to move on when things are not going well, even if you’re trying hard. 

And especially when you’re in the developing career stage, you need to try and test multiple options to find the right job or ideal place for you. 

Knowing these signs you don’t fit in at work and we don’t want you to just leave it anyway and search for a new job immediately. 

Remember the previous sentence, it’s all about adjustments and nothing else. 

As far as you’re dedicated and passionate about the role and ready to improve yourself, a little bit of adjustment is acceptable from your end, especailly. 

But, if you’re sure that this new job leads you nowhere…

Then it’s your best opportunity to do something for yourself, your future, and your career, especially. 

And you have the only option here is to begin your search for a better place and the right leader to work for.

 

When you notice that you don’t fit in at work, change your job.

When you see that you don’t fit in with coworkers or the environment, change yourself. That’s the best thing you can do, here. 

All the best for your career.