Anyone quit their job without another one lined up due to mental health strain? Did it work out? I’m so exhausted in my current role. I truly hate it. Hate my boss. Everyday I feel myself sink into a deeper depression and my anxiety is at 8/10.

I’d love to take one month off to breathe and reset. Worried that it’d remove my future negotiating power and would regret it.

Also, is feeling like this just life?

Advice?

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Yes! I did at the height of the pandemic and was lucky to find a new job relatively quickly. The company I interviewed with didn’t even bat an eye when I told them I left my previous job after such a short amount of time because it wasn’t a good fit for a variety of reasons. I even made a joke about the fact that “it took its toll on me in more ways than one, but I’ll spare you those details right now.” It was 100% worth leaving and although it was terrifying doing it at the worst possible time to look for jobs, I would do it again in a heartbeat. The market is hot right now so you’ll be able to find something else quickly!

I’ve been contemplating this myself - not exactly the same reasons but burn-out certainly is one of them. I would do it and for more than a month.

Yes and went freelance. Best decision ever!

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