Debating to leave my job after 6 months, what should I do?

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I graduated with a computer Science degree in 2016, did a 3 month systems analyst internship in 2017 and in 2018 I got a job as a business analyst. After 5 years as a business analyst I got made redundant exactly a year ago. Took a few months off and went on holiday, then in January of this year I got a new job as a software engineer in the public sector as a 2 year contractor. 6 months in to the job and I am getting frustrated as it is becoming a difficult job and I don't know if I should leave and find something else, is 6 months too early to leave considering it's a 2 year contract? I do have around 16k saved at the moment if that helps

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ageshallnot

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Original post by Fazersa

I graduated with a computer Science degree in 2016, did a 3 month systems analyst internship in 2017 and in 2018 I got a job as a business analyst. After 5 years as a business analyst I got made redundant exactly a year ago. Took a few months off and went on holiday, then in January of this year I got a new job as a software engineer in the public sector as a 2 year contractor. 6 months in to the job and I am getting frustrated as it is becoming a difficult job and I don't know if I should leave and find something else, is 6 months too early to leave considering it's a 2 year contract? I do have around 16k saved at the moment if that helps

Is the main problem that the job is too difficult? In what ways?

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threeportdrift

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Original post by Fazersa

I graduated with a computer Science degree in 2016, did a 3 month systems analyst internship in 2017 and in 2018 I got a job as a business analyst. After 5 years as a business analyst I got made redundant exactly a year ago. Took a few months off and went on holiday, then in January of this year I got a new job as a software engineer in the public sector as a 2 year contractor. 6 months in to the job and I am getting frustrated as it is becoming a difficult job and I don't know if I should leave and find something else, is 6 months too early to leave considering it's a 2 year contract? I do have around 16k saved at the moment if that helps

Don't leave until/unless you have another job lined up - first rule. It looks very bad for the next employer, especially on top of only 6 months there. If you start job hunting, and get another offer, then there's your answer - leave without much worry.

It paints a very different picture to employers taking someone in employment versus taking someone not in employment after a short time in a previous role.

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Emma:-)

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Original post by Fazersa

I graduated with a computer Science degree in 2016, did a 3 month systems analyst internship in 2017 and in 2018 I got a job as a business analyst. After 5 years as a business analyst I got made redundant exactly a year ago. Took a few months off and went on holiday, then in January of this year I got a new job as a software engineer in the public sector as a 2 year contractor. 6 months in to the job and I am getting frustrated as it is becoming a difficult job and I don't know if I should leave and find something else, is 6 months too early to leave considering it's a 2 year contract? I do have around 16k saved at the moment if that helps

Get another job before leaving your current one.
Its easier to get a job whilst currently employed. Plus if you just leave and have gaps, it will look worse to any future employer.

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MuhammadWhiz

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Original post by Fazersa

I graduated with a computer Science degree in 2016, did a 3 month systems analyst internship in 2017 and in 2018 I got a job as a business analyst. After 5 years as a business analyst I got made redundant exactly a year ago. Took a few months off and went on holiday, then in January of this year I got a new job as a software engineer in the public sector as a 2 year contractor. 6 months in to the job and I am getting frustrated as it is becoming a difficult job and I don't know if I should leave and find something else, is 6 months too early to leave considering it's a 2 year contract? I do have around 16k saved at the moment if that helps

First off,
kudos on your journey so far!
You've been through quite the career rollercoaster from business analyst to software engineer in the public sector.
It sounds like you've got skills and resilience in spades.

Now, debating whether to leave a job after 6 months can feel like staring down a choose-your-own-adventure book with no easy answers. But fear not, I'm here to sprinkle some friendly advice and humor into the mix!

Here’s the scoop: 6 months into a 2-year contract might seem like a short stint, but it's long enough to gauge whether a job's a snug fit or more of a mismatched sock situation.
If it's starting to feel like you're swimming against the current in a sea of code, it's okay to consider other options.

Your frustration is like that stubborn bug in the system – annoying but definitely fixable!

Your stash of 16k in the savings vault is a reassuring safety net.

It gives you the flexibility to weigh your options without feeling like you're diving headfirst into financial uncertainty.

Maybe treat yourself to a celebratory dinner with those savings – you've earned it!

Ultimately, listen to your gut (and your inner geek).

If this gig isn't sparking joy like Marie Kondo folding laundry, exploring new opportunities could be the next logical step.

There's a whole digital universe out there waiting for someone with your skills and wit!
Keep your chin up, Fazersa. Whether you decide to stay and tame those software dragons or embark on a new quest, you've got the chops to make it awesome.
May your code compile swiftly and your career path be as clear as bug-free software!

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