Asking recruiters: I plan to quit my finance job where Ive been for ~2 yrs (first job since college).

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July 5,2022 at 4:08PM UTC

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Asking recruiters: I plan to quit my finance job where Ive been for ~2 yrs (first job since college). I've been recruiting but its not easy balancing the two. My job has caused me to develop a chronic condition (non-coincidentally started around the same time as when I started my job...) so is why I really dont want to stay at this job a single day more. I was also recently promoted. However when I go out to recruit for new jobs would it raise an eyebrow that I dont have a job? I dont want to mention health issues in case they view that as a limitation / liability. Any way to say this without ruining my chances of getting hired? (do I say personal reasons etc.)?

I haven't quit yet but I'm hoping to speak to my manager in 2 weeks and put in my 2 weeks then (decided to hang in there a bit more while I recruit in the chance I can secure something but my health is going down the drain with this job).

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AnonymousJuly 5,2022 at 4:27PM UTC
Really it would be better if you had a job - any job before you quit. But your health is more important than anything. But if your health is so bad, quitting may mean you don't have health insurance, which would likely cause an issue with your ongoing health issue... Things to consider.
AnonymousJuly 5,2022 at 6:52PM UTC
I'm able to cover health costs (work actually aggravates my health issues) so that's less of a problem. I do have a freelance gig where I've been writing finance / business articles for the last 4 yrs (since college) and am starting up a finance blog. The freelance gig doesn't pay much but I love writing and it's perhaps something (?). I've written a few articles on my personal blog but no foreseeable revenue stream there. Do you think this could serve as something? Not sure how to expain I've left a high paying finance job to write freelance (w/o going into the health stuff)
Crystal HowellJuly 5,2022 at 6:45PM UTC
The new term is I'm taking a Career Break to pursue other interests. Never discuss or volunteer your personal or medical issues.
AnonymousJuly 6,2022 at 11:32AM UTC
No job is worth your health, the job market remains strong and you are early in your career. These are all excellent reasons resign now and get your health back,
Get your resume and references lined up and create a cover story for resigning that does not hamper your future employability (e.g. 1) a temporary, vague family reason that will be “resolved” when you start interviewing for your new job or 2)wanted to focus on finding a better employment fit.)
Here’s to better days ahead!