For those that quit without a job...How long did it take to find a new one?

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I chose to take 7 months off after I quit to recover from burnout and personal issues. Was hired after searching for 1.5 months in June of last year.

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I am in the same boat...really want to quit. I only had one week in between jobs and it wasn't enough for me. When from one burnout to another toxic culture and now I am on the bench but dreading my next project...

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When I was laid off it took 6 weeks

I also received 2 other offers during that time and was flown out as a finalist for one more, plus another company reached out to start the process. I declined to participate in the latter two.

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