Workers reveal the harsh reality of changing jobs only to face public criticism and zero training in toxic new workplaces.
A NEW workplace can promise better opportunities, but some workers say the biggest shock comes when they are expected to perform without being shown how.
A Threads post about regretting a job change has drawn attention after many others shared similar experiences of struggling with unclear expectations and limited support.
The user was reacting to a personal account of a difficult transition after leaving a previous workplace.
In the original post, the user said they regretted changing jobs because the new environment did not meet their expectations.
They said there was no proper guidance, they had to figure things out independently, and mistakes resulted in them being criticised publicly.
They added that they missed their previous workplace and had only left because the commute was inconvenient, saying they would have stayed there until retirement had it not been for that issue.
The user’s post highlighted the emotional side of changing jobs, expressing regret over leaving a familiar environment for one that felt less supportive.
The reaction prompted many netizens to share their own experiences of entering workplaces where they felt they were expected to understand everything immediately without sufficient training.
One user commented: “Oh no, this thread feels like it was written specifically for me. I’m scared to join a new company because of issues like this.”
Another netizen said new employees are sometimes placed in difficult situations because of assumptions about their experience, writing that people may think: “You’re getting a senior’s salary, so you should already know how to do the job.”
Others described similar struggles, with one user stating: “Same here. The moment I joined, they expected me to be able to handle everything straight away. There was no proper guidance, and even asking for help was difficult.”
Another commenter shared that even junior staff can face the same issue, explaining that they were expected to figure things out on their own and were criticised when they asked questions.
The responses also showed why some workers hesitate before making career moves, as several netizens pointed out that people often choose to stay in their current jobs because of supportive bosses, flexibility or benefits, rather than salary alone.
