Curious - how many weeks would you recommend taking to yourself before starting a new job? I recently gave almost 3 weeks notice but honestly I am so ready to be out of this place after years of what they’ve put me through 😂

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I have always been a end on Friday, start in Monday kind of guy. I just don’t want to mess with Cobra for insurance or miss any paychecks.

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At least a week, more if you can afford it. There are so few times when you’re truly “off” in this job, take the break.

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A week or maybe two, if you can afford it. It’s nice to have a reset sometimes. Even better if your current employer will pay out unused PTO when you leave.

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