Need some guidance…

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April 13,2022 at 12:56PM UTC

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I appreciate this forum and everyone’s expertise so I hope you can help. I want to leave my company that I have worked 19 years with and relocate out of state. I have been applying to positions in that area via Indeed and Glassdoor. I have stipulated that I will pay for my own relocation. It has been difficult as I rarely hear back from them. I have saved enough money (a years worth of living expenses). Should I bite the bullet and relocate? I have researched networking organizations in my field to join once I get there. This transition is really hard for me as this company atmosphere is toxic, no growth and I have been accepting of this because it is too comfortable and familiar but is actually killing my mental health. Afraid to take the leap. Please help. Thank you?

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AnonymousApril 13,2022 at 1:21PM UTC
First, kudos to you for recognizing you need the change, and for being brave enough to jump into the unknown!
If you have saved a full year’s worth of living expenses based on the housing market where you’re looking to move, can secure a place to live, and you’re okay with the idea of possibly having to take some sort of job to tide you over while you make the transition, go for it!
I will say, as a current hiring manager with a great HR team that is completely overburdened - the sheer volume of resumes coming through for open positions right now is rough. Don’t be afraid to re-apply for something more than once if you’re really interested, or even contact the company and ask if there is a direct email address to submit your resume for an open position. Getting back to the top of the pile will show the employer you’re serious.
Best of luck!
Anne KrookApril 13,2022 at 4:03PM UTC
People are always more willing to hire someone right in front to them than a remote person. If you know where you want to live, have some money saved, and will look for both the kind of job you have reason to think will be available there AND some temp job to help while you get a more permanent job, sure, go for it. A move could also be slightly less fraught when you are not under pressure to do well at a new job.