> the truth was I didn't want to be there anymore but I didn't know how to quit on my own.
This is what it comes down to. A lot of junior employees have a feeling that something is wrong, but they don't quite know what to do about it.
One of the best things young engineers can do is keep in contact with their peers from college, prior education, or other jobs. Don't be afraid to discuss your job and compare notes. If you're consistently the only one in the conversation who's miserable or even embarrassed to admit your job is bad, it's time to start interviewing.
This is what it comes down to. A lot of junior employees have a feeling that something is wrong, but they don't quite know what to do about it.
One of the best things young engineers can do is keep in contact with their peers from college, prior education, or other jobs. Don't be afraid to discuss your job and compare notes. If you're consistently the only one in the conversation who's miserable or even embarrassed to admit your job is bad, it's time to start interviewing.