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For graduates entering the workplace for the first time, especially during the 3–6 month probation period right after starting employment, changing jobs is a common and frequent occurrence; this phase is also known as the period of career instability. This phenomenon is somewhat normal; it depends on how one handles it. If one acts in a reckless manner without any clear direction or goals, it will be quite detrimental to one’s development. Especially for college graduates who have just left school, as they are entering society for the first time and still lack a clear understanding of its realities and various occupations, it is important to be fully aware of this period of instability. The reasons for this impatience at work stem mainly from the following aspects: 1. The gap between ideals and reality. Although today’s college students are well aware of the tough job market, they still have certain idealistic expectations when it comes to work – they hope to work for companies that are large in scale, well-known, have sound management systems, and offer ample opportunities for growth. Yet in reality, how many people are able to get jobs in large companies as senior white-collar workers? Even large companies have various management problems and are not as perfect as one might imagine. More graduates will go to work in small and medium-sized enterprises, where they will face various types of difficulties and challenges; moreover, college graduates are usually required to start with low-level jobs, performing simple and monotonous tasks. In such cases, there is a significant gap between what they imagine an ideal job to be and the actual reality, which leads to some people changing jobs. 2. A desire for quick results University graduates who are new to the workplace often exhibit a very positive and enthusiastic attitude toward their work at the beginning of their careers. From the first day they start working, everyone has great ambitions; they all hope to stand out at work as soon as possible and reach management positions in the company. It is certainly good for college students to have ideals and a fighting spirit; it is also normal to strive for success. However, they must adjust their mindset and not rush for results, nor should they imagine that they can achieve excellence in every aspect in the shortest possible time in order to get a prominent leadership position from their boss as soon as possible. However, once one’s efforts in the short term do not yield immediate results, they begin to think that the company does not value talent, lacks people who can recognize talent, and has problems in managing it, as if there is no future for them working there. Under such circumstances, some people again develop the idea of changing jobs. What they don’t realize is that the veteran employees working here are better than you at both their work skills and experience. Perhaps you are the next highly promising employee; maybe, after observing you for some time, your supervisor will assign you more important tasks. Yet, due to a desire for quick success, you might miss out on that opportunity. 3. The \"besieged city\" mentality Many college graduates who have just started working express dissatisfaction with their current jobs when talking to their peers; they often fail to understand why others would leave such good jobs, which is an example of the \"besieged city\" mentality. Those inside want to get out, while those outside want to get in; one mountain seems taller than another. People have been thinking outward, rather than turning inward to reflect on themselves and considering issues from the perspective of corporate and societal realities. When such an impetuous mindset arises, have you ever seriously considered whether it is your own problem or the company’s problem? Calm down and work diligently for a while; once you have truly integrated into the company and worked there for some time, you might be able to find your place again and discover your own value. If, after working for a while, you find that this type of work is not right for you, then you can choose again. In this way, you can at least understand clearly what kind of job you should seek next, so that your choices are not made blindly, and you can thus make better life decisions.