TL;DR
30% of UK professionals regret a job switch within 6 months. Almost all of them say the warning signs were visible by day 60. The 90-day mark is when patterns emerge but you still have leverage to act.
Here is the 12-question audit. Score each 1 to 5.
The audit
The work itself
- Does the day-to-day match the job description?
- Are you growing technically or professionally each week?
- Do you understand how your work connects to a bigger goal?
The manager
- Does your manager give clear, regular feedback?
- Does your manager have time for you?
- Is your manager someone you can learn from?
The team
- Do you enjoy working with people on your team?
- Is the team functional? (Ships, communicates, handles disagreement.)
The company
- Will the role still exist in 12 months?
- Does the company live its values, or print them on walls?
Compensation and trajectory
- Is the compensation actually competitive for your role and location?
- Can you see a path to your next role here?
What each score means
| Total | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 50-60 | Right fit | Lock in, build relationships |
| 40-49 | Mostly right | Manager conversation about the 2-3 lowest scores |
| 30-39 | Uncertain | Quiet review, update CV |
| Under 30 | Wrong fit | Plan deliberate exit, 4-6 month timeline |
The deliberate exits land better roles than the reactive ones. Always.
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