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The job i have is stressful to say the least, long hours, and having to managed a building, being in charge of many employees. I just want my life back, my health back, my sanity back, and i'm almost at the end of my rope. I have been looking for jobs and sending out my resume but no response yet. Yesterday i almost had a mental breakdown. Having to deal with bosses that micromanaged every keystroke , every move you make, every task you do, is a bit extreme after dealing with this crap for over 6 years. I have tried to talk myself into staying for the money, but it's not worth it anymore, i'm willing to take less pay for a less stressful and demanding job, i can't do this anymore as a single parent, my child needs me, and she is suffering because of her mother's work choices.
I have lots of times. But, my Wife always has had the "A" job in that situation. There was a period where we moved around the country quite a bit. Never in one state too long. I took McJobs just to get by. Not worth it to have a stupid job making your life miserable. I walked out of a lot of them when they become intolerable. Thats the good thing about McJobs, there is always another one out there. Im in job search mode right now, but I'll only leave this current job for another 'real' job.
I was about to do it this month, however I don't recommend doing it unless you have a good skill **** which you are confident with. My first resume to a recruiter lead to seven interviews and the job offer within a week so it wasn't too bad, but I understand needing to get out of the situation.
Definitely have quit before without anything lined up. It did not go very well, but it was for my health and I was silly enough (sarcasm) to put myself first. Unfortunately then my partner lost his job, so that put us in a pickle. But if it's for your health... you really have to decide if quitting will actually help your health. Will being broke cause more strain and stress and therefore damage your health more? Idk... it's all a matter of your personal situation. If I had to do it again, I would make sure to have something lined up.
I have done this several times. You must first consider what to tell future employers at interviews why you left. The wrong answer could cause you to lose out on future jobs.
Do you have a plan for health insurance after you quit. This is either COBRA or insurance from a spouse or buy it outright via ACA site or an insurance agent or carrier web site. But you only have a 30 day window to buy this due to loss of job, so PLAN AHEAD. And make sure you have the funds to pay for this insurance until you land a new job.
Also make sure you have the money to pay bills/live for 1 year. Experts say 6 months. That's the minimum, IMO. What if it takes 10 months, you need the cushion.
If you are covered with all of the above, then I would resign now.
I wouldnt recommend doing quitting until you have a new job. If you quit and cannot find a job quickly you may be even more stressed. I quit a job I hated before but had my husbands income to help us survive till I found new job.
if you financially can survive at least 6 months without work, you could maybe do it but its risky not knowing if you will find a decent job again fast.
Yes, when I was 17 working at a retail store and living home with parents without rent or bills to pay. Definitely not as a independent adult with rent to pay because I would have to move to a roomier place called "Outside"
I did quit a job --- when it went beyond every boundary I had.... but I did also know that I could get a job at the "temp pool" quickly and 'survive'...... what they did was just too much, however, it was in better economic times. I did quit, and I found a 'temp pool' at a university, from which I retired 19 years later. I didn't plan that, it just happened that way, to my benefit. The 'temp pool' I found was at the university, and I ended up staying in the same dept of my first assignment for all 19 years. Likely uncommon.
However, I couldn't 'live with' what was going on at my former employer. It was REALLY bad. Crossed all of my boundaries.
If you are not yet at that level of dislike, I recommend looking while keeping present job - if at all possible.
I did just that 25 years ago. Quit, moved , remarried and so glad I did. I can't say there were no problems but everything did work out.
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