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"There are lots of growing pains when you take a new job," Elizabeth Pearson, a career coach, said.
  • Insider's latest work-advice column is about what to do when you hate your new job.
  • Even in your misery, experts say it's important to look for signals that the job might get better.
  • But there might also be situations when it's time to cut your losses early and quit.

I started a new job as a product manager about two months ago — and I am miserable. I'm not sure if it's the job, or if it's me, or what, but I need some advice.