Is it normal to hate a new job at first?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes, it’s normal to dislike a new job at first. Getting used to new people, routines, and expectations can make even a decent job feel awful for a while.
A new job can throw your whole routine off: you’re learning a pile of unfamiliar things, trying to read the room, and probably wondering whether everyone else knows what they’re doing. That can feel miserable before it starts feeling manageable.