My first industry job: lies, deceptions, and layoffs
&gt;  the truth was I didn&#x27;t want to be there anymore but I didn&#x27;t know how to quit on my own.<p>This is what it comes down to. A lot of junior employees have a feeling that something is wrong, but they don&#x27;t quite know what to do about it.<p>One of the best things young engineers can do is keep in contact with their peers from college, prior education, or other jobs. Don&#x27;t be afraid to discuss your job and compare notes. If you&#x27;re consistently the only one in the conversation who&#x27;s miserable or even embarrassed to admit your job is bad, it&#x27;s time to start interviewing.