Has anyone ever quit without another job lined up?

[pinksirfidel]

I recommend you use doctor/dentist appointments as excuses to coming in late in the morning or leaving a bit early in the afternoons... if you don't have to submit a note to HR.

Its been a month since the OPs post...what happened?

[mdgirly88]

I'm still here at my horrible job. I just haven't had the guts to quit. Mostly I'm scared that potential employers will look down on the fact that I quit/was unemployed for a period of time. Right now I have a really great resume, and I wouldn't want to mess up my chances in the future with a gap of unemployment.

Unfortunately, it hasn't gotten any easier- every day is worse than the one before. In fact, yesterday I had to leave my office in the middle of the day so I could go scream at the top on my lungs in the car. If I hadn't I probably would have been arrested for hurting one of my coworkers... just kidding (kind of).

The good news is that I have four interviews lined up in the next two weeks, with two of them being second interviews. I am HOPING and PRAYING that something works out with those. Luckily I work for the goverment, so no one really questions any time I take off for interviews. If none of these interviews work out (god forbid), I'm probably going to quit in the beginning of next month. I just don't think this job is healthy for me. I cry every day, I yell at anyone who asks how my job is going, and I shake when I drive to work every morning.

If I do get a new job, do you think it's okay to quit with very little notice? I know it's unprofessional to give less than two weeks notice, but I need to get out of here as soon as possible.

If I don't get any of these upcoming job opportunities, how big of an impact do you think having a period of unemployment would look to a future employer?

Sorry this is so long... you have no idea how nice it is to vent!

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by mdgirly88

I'm still here at my horrible job. I just haven't had the guts to quit. Mostly I'm scared that potential employers will look down on the fact that I quit/was unemployed for a period of time. Right now I have a really great resume, and I wouldn't want to mess up my chances in the future with a gap of unemployment.

Unfortunately, it hasn't gotten any easier- every day is worse than the one before. In fact, yesterday I had to leave my office in the middle of the day so I could go scream at the top on my lungs in the car. If I hadn't I probably would have been arrested for hurting one of my coworkers... just kidding (kind of).

The good news is that I have four interviews lined up in the next two weeks, with two of them being second interviews. I am HOPING and PRAYING that something works out with those. Luckily I work for the goverment, so no one really questions any time I take off for interviews. If none of these interviews work out (god forbid), I'm probably going to quit in the beginning of next month. I just don't think this job is healthy for me. I cry every day, I yell at anyone who asks how my job is going, and I shake when I drive to work every morning.

If I do get a new job, do you think it's okay to quit with very little notice? I know it's unprofessional to give less than two weeks notice, but I need to get out of here as soon as possible.

If I don't get any of these upcoming job opportunities, how big of an impact do you think having a period of unemployment would look to a future employer?

Sorry this is so long... you have no idea how nice it is to vent!

Unless you're going to remove this job from your resume altogether, you need to give notice. Otherwise, you'll always get a negative review from the company which will (not may) bite you in the future.

A period of unemployment will significantly impact your job prospects. It's never a good idea to quit without something lined up, particularly right now.

[pinksirfidel]

Originally Posted by mdgirly88

If I do get a new job, do you think it's okay to quit with very little notice? I know it's unprofessional to give less than two weeks notice, but I need to get out of here as soon as possible.

If I don't get any of these upcoming job opportunities, how big of an impact do you think having a period of unemployment would look to a future employer?

Sorry this is so long... you have no idea how nice it is to vent!

I would always recommend to give a two weeks notice. It's better to end your employment professionally, you just never know what the future may bring.

Good luck on your interviews! Don't settle for anything or you may find yourself in the same position again.

[AKA_Monet]

To the OP: There are pros and cons. If you have done this list and the pros are less than the cons, then you should go with your heart.

I left my job last year due to gross harassment by my boss. If I wanted to I can seek a lawyer. After that incident, my husband recommended that I resign, which I did, but I did not line up my unemployment (which I am still pissed about) and I did seek other positions before I left, but I was under duress and could not make effective decisions.

It took me 7 months to find another job and I hate it to no end. However, the gig is for 9 months then I move on. Been at the job for ~3 months and I already dislike it.

The key is to find what you truly would like to do. And if you live alone, you need to find how you are going to fund your excursion. I had enough for 5 months, then gas prices increased... So inflation must be considered.

If you do are fearful, the biggest fear you could consider is the decisions you make now affect your health in the future. And at the end of the day, the only think you've got is your health. If you do not have that, what do you have. Hating your position is stressful, especially if you cry before going.

You need to find a different career

[AGDee]

I think you also need to take a look at what is making your job so awful. I cannot imagine letting a job affect me as much as you say this job is affecting you unless someone was seriously harassing me, in which case I'd take it to HR. What is happening at work that is making you shake, cry, etc? I have days where people at work get on my nerves, but I've also found comrades who I can vent to and, ultimately, I'm in control of how I react to people. One co-worker was really getting to me because she's very moody and I was getting sucked into that. I consciously decided one day that this woman was not going to make me crazy because her moodiness is her problem, not mine and I have no control over her, but I do have control over how I let her affect me. Now when she's moody, I just avoid her or interact with her only via email. It's better now.

[hannahgirl]

I am a teacher and in Ohio, if you have a job....consider yourself lucky.

Well.....then there's me.......

I spent 3 years searching for a full time teaching position, got one in a private school, hated it, and quit with nothing lined up. Why did I quit you ask????

I was brought into my contract thinking that I would be part of a 2-person team, however, it seemed as if she didn't know what "teaming" meant. She didn't want to take any of my ideas, was constantly overriding my discipline of the students, and basically made me do all the prep work. This is what I call an "assistant" position..... So the end of February came, I took my Praxis III test on Wednesday and walked into my administrators office on Friday and told her not to renew my contract. I still had 2.5 months to go, but I felt so much better knowing that I didn't have to go back after June 6th. I started teaching the way I wanted to teach and telling her to do things herself.

Now don't get me wrong.....it wasn't just her that made me quit. I felt the school was very unprofessional, I don't think the administration had the right priorities, and honestly.....when several people refer to you by the wrong name numerous times throughout the year....you find out that you just really don't belong there.

So here I am 5 months later......still with no teaching job (I'm doing some marketing stuff part time) but thankful that I didn't have to go back. Sure I miss my kids terribly and would love to see them, but not under those circumstances. I interviewed several times this summer and nothing worked out. Just interviewed the other day and waiting for a phone call......all I can do is hope and pray this one works out. I'd rather go in mid-year than waste a whole year doing nothing.

Oh and why am I not subbing you ask??? Why put one more year on your experience if Ohio districts are looking for teachers with 5 or less years of experience????

[DaemonSeid]

To the OP: have you considered getting signed up with a staffing agency or a temp firm?

There is always a possibility to get something short term that will allow yo to keep yor sanity while you find a better job or even the possibility that yo may find a temp position that may possibly become a long term position.


If you like your sanity and you hate coming home stressed, that may be your short term solution for the time being.