Did anybody quite a job they hate and have it go well for them? I'm also performing badly at the job

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Yes, and switched practice areas. I am so much happier! Life is too short to be miserable at your job! It’s scary, but so is the prospect of being in a position where you’re stuck in a job you hate. Believe in yourself- you can do hard things!!!

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Yes! I set a timeline for myself and stuck to it. I strongly recommend getting out before colleagues have the opportunity to have negative feedback for you. Overstaying is the worst thing you can do for yourself.

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Not when I made the decision but I was interviewing and landed one shortly after giving notice. I felt it was going to work out and if it didn’t that I’d use the extra time (and unused vacation payout) to just relax.

Yes. I quit and found another job.

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Well my situation was different so I agree you should find a job. Market’s kind of meh. Talk to recruiters - that’s usually how I get my gigs. Good luck to you!

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I am on the job hunt now. Start looking. Post here asking for recruiters in your market if you haven’t already.

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