I want to quit my job

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October 17,2023 at 4:14PM UTC

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I want to quit my job

I am seriously considering just quitting. I am well paid, in senior position, but lately there is so much disfunction in our company that is literally sucking the life out of me. Working and looking for a job simultaneously is just not working for me. What I mean, I cannot devote enough time for networking, targeted job search, etc. Looking for feedback- is this too risky? I have really been disappointed with my job search efforts so far, so what I am scared about, what if I leave, but am unable to find something for a long time?

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AnonymousOctober 17,2023 at 6:27PM UTC
You've got to do what's right for you, but I don't think I'd risk it. In most places and industries, the job market seems pretty tight right now.
AnonymousOctober 17,2023 at 10:06PM UTC
Are you in a position where you can downsize your lifestyle? If not, do you have enough savings to survive several months while looking for another job? Your first step in figuring this out should be a budget that details your current lifestyle and where you are willing and able to cut back. Your mental health where you are is vital, but if you end up in a long job search, your mental health could take a very different but severe blow if you are unemployed. You are the only one that can adequately answer this question. Good luck to you.
AnonymousOctober 18,2023 at 1:01PM UTC
You do you, but you will know what is needed to prioritize your time outside of your current role, if you want a change badly enough. Tough market, caution on rash decisions.
Huong Nguyen-ValleOctober 18,2023 at 7:57PM UTC
I quit a job without another job for the same reason. I had a lot of support in terms of my mental health and not having income for awhile. Do you have that kind of support? Can you do part-time work to get by?
AnonymousOctober 19,2023 at 2:32PM UTC
Can you take a sabbatical? Or leave and search during this time? Everyone is stating that the job market is bad, not sure whether this is the case, but if it is, may not be easy to get another job quickly.
Grisel Scarantino, Career and Work-Life Fulfillment CoachOctober 23,2023 at 3:03PM UTC
Have you ever considered working with a career coach? Our job is to help you make a pivot quickly, which minimizes the time you're in the job-seeking process. I'd be happy to meet with you over a no-obligation, non sales-ey complimentary call, if you'd like that. Check out my profile here on FGB and let me know if you'd like to chat.