Although there are unhappy people in their jobs, they will stay and put up with it far longer than they should.
They avoid making the change because they know that they will need to meet new people, learn new things, and most of all be vulnerable. They will no longer be the person who knows everyone and understands how everything works. Starting over at a new place taps into their vulnerability and creates uncertainty. Is that a good reason to stay where you are miserable?
What if this type of career change was looked at in a positive way? Could it be something adventurous and fun? A simple shift of mindset can impact how they show up at this new company. A positive approach helps them to be more approachable, excited to meet the new team members and ready to learn all about their new company.
People who are new to a company want to find a way to belong quickly.
Who can they trust? How will they demonstrate success? Who are the people that they need to influence to get things done? There are many questions that they will have, but that is part of the process. This is a time to listen to others and the information that is being shared. Everything that they learn is a constant comparison to what they know from their previous experiences to figure out how it applies. Does it seem right? Should they question it or offer alternatives?
This is a normal part of the transition. It is the honeymoon period where listening is important, questions can be asked, and mistakes can be made. It takes a good 60-90 days to get acclimated to a new company. This is a time to be kind and recognize that the transition will not last forever. In another 2-3 months you will settle in and make a difference just like you have been there for a long time.