You thought you've just landed your dream job. Your interview went well. Your prospective manager had enthusiastically listed out your reponsibilities, and seemed excited about having you in the team. It seemed like a perfect match – the job you were always looking for.

However, one month into the job, and you realize not all's well at Pleasantville. Your dream job is slowly, but surely, turning into a nightmare. The job isn't exactly what you expected – maybe it is too boring, not challenging enough, or even more tasking than you had imagined. The work culture hadn't met your expectations, and after initial the initial excitement, your manager and coworkers have gone back to their humdrum indifferent selves.

However, giving up a job is no easy work. Especially one which you thought was just right for you. So if you really are considering quitting your job, ask yourself a few questions.

Is it too early to decide?

A job transition is a very difficult and stressful point in your life. You have to get used to a new manager, new coworkers, a different work environment, and much more. The work you are doing will be significantly different from your earlier position. Moreover, you will constantly be on the edge because so much depends on that one vital decision you made. So, do not rush into another career change. Rather, try to adapt to the new situation, and delay the decision until you get over the "newness".

Can you live with your boss?

Your manager would have given you sweet promises during the interview. Now that you have gotten on board, has he/she taken a U-turn and completely neglected you, and your role? In many cases, managers might not turn out to be as supportive as they seemed during the hiring stages. The other extreme would be the manic micromanager. However, if you feel that you can still handle him/her with time, it would be better for you to stay.

Can you handle the office politics?

Office politics are as epidemic and as invasive as a virus. You just can't stay out of it. If you are thrown into a turmoil of politics, dysfunctionalism and nepotism, you will have to tread very softly. A lot depends on how good you are with inter-personal communication. If you are great at communicating with others, and could get your views through authoritatively, you might be able to work your way up. If you feel lost in the crowd, you better get your way out of this corporate auction hall.

Will the job help you learn something?

Look at every job as another step up your career ladder. With proper strategic planning, you will soon understand that even a seemingly wrong job can turn into a great opportunity. Does this job present you with the chance to learn new skills, and work on new technologies? Will you be able to make new connections you wouldn't have access to otherwise? Will your experience here help you land a better job with an industry leader? In this case, carefully check whether you can tolerate the cons, because the pros outnumber them.

Can you renegotiate a workload which has increased in scope?

Many professionals are surprized to find that the actual work they have been allotted is a far cry from the job discussed during the interview. However, if you feel that the company and you team are otherwise a fit, talk to your manager and find out whether you can reallocate the work assigned to you. Can a few tasks be assigned to another team member? Will you get proper guidance on working on a new system? However, always keep track of where your heading towards. Vague, all-spanning job descriptions are harder to describe, and may adversely affect your future career prospects.

Can you afford to leave the job?

If you actually have caught yourself in a job right out of hell, it makes sense to call quits at the earliest. However, do pay attention to your financial state. You might have to quit the job without having a new one to go to. Will you be able to meet your expenses for a (perhanps, prolonged) period of unemployment? Does you company offer you severance pay other bonuses? Or are you bound by a legal bond which won't expire till a certain date? These questions will help understand whether it is indeed feasible to let go of your job at the moment.