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That Deloitte technical interview ain't NO joke.
Anyone work with WestCap? Offer good carry?
Are there any openings for full stack developer?
Any resume editors that can help me out ?
Yes. Of course it’s best to have another job lined up, but if you’re past your tipping point get out and take care of yourself. I would recommend creating an “unemployment” plan in advance. Use the extra time to pick up additional certifications or learn a new skill. It will also help explain the gap in your resume during interviews. I did this and it actually helped me transition into a different line of work all together
I have, I didn't have a choice because of extenuating circumtances. It was tough financially and in terms of confidence in rejoining workforce. It depends on what breaking point really means for you. If it's a toxic work environment, there is no way to get wlb balance even though you've tried, or your health is at risk, those aren't terrible reasons to do this.
Oh man I've been there. If you're going to do that you need to make a plan and be strategic. No "walking out" because it will bite you. We can usually stand a bit more than we think we can but that doesn't mean you should decide to stay, it just means you can handle a transition. Just be smart.
Yes and it was realllly tough. it took me a lot longer than I thought to get something good and I got a little desperate. Life eventually worked out, but I wouldn't suggest it if you have any dependents. It starts to affect your mood and can put some people in a depression. If you would be able to afford a therapist without the income coming in, sure. :P
I just got fired a month ago so I'm going through it
I have, but was lucky to find something soon after. Business Analyst 1 makes an excellent point to have a plan. As part of my plan, I also knew how long I could make it without pay. So, if I was approaching that deadline and hadn't found anything, I needed to increase my outreach for potential freelance and take whatever was available, or reduce costs more by moving back in with my parents. Hope you're able to figure things out. It sucks that you're in a terrible situation.
Yup after burning out I took a couple of vacations on my bucket list. Best summer ever lol. I transitioned career paths so was then energized to hit the books etc for next round of interviews.
You are not alone. I know exactly how it feels. Today I was at a point that I was burnout and crying even though I was appreciated for my work effort! But you should have a plan if you have dependents or on work visa(I agree with above comments). Start saying no to additional work, talk to your manager on how much you can take, this way you get some time to prep for another job. Job hunting is another challenging project, and the process takes it time, if you really want to land in a dream job that has work life balance it may take more than expected, so having a back plan is always a good choice. Also you take short term leave ( it’s ok to take that and many people do and you are not obligated to disclose the reason legally, vacation would be another option to unwind a bit)
I hear you. I have done it, not a great choice. My current alternative is to take care of myself first, give bare minimum at work while setting up some lightweight contract work. Another good alternative is see your doctor and ask for a medical leave of absence. Give yourself breathing room.
I did! Super scary but it was the best decision I could have made. Having the mental space to interview and consider the next move added a ton of clarity to my search and made the experience much beater. Of course, it’s not always feasible financially, but I sank myself deep into debt to pull it off and it was still 100% worth it.
I define freedom as having the ability to say no. Having a rainy day fund to deal with such situations helps a ton. And yes I’ve done this.
Be smart about it though and make sure it’s not a “grass is greener on the other side” situation.
If you can, aside from relying on unemployment benefits & savings, see about doing some freelance work that both refills your wallet while also possibly enhancing your Resume with new skills, experience, references, etc.
I believe all of us on this thread understand what it is like to have to find another home for one’s skills, personality, and character when a company culture is just not a great fit.
Just the same, it is still most ideal to hang on to your job while discreetly looking/sending applications/interviewing until a solid job offer sticks.
If that is not possible because your mental health & what not is beyond the breaking point, then at least try your hand at suitable freelancing/self-employment until the better fitting job is landed.
I’ve done it more than once. A plan is good, but not absolutely necessary. A strong self determination is best
I personally wouldn’t advise quitting a job unless you have a backup, or at the very least a plan. As talented as you may be and highly regarded, there’s no guarantee you can just get another job whenever you feel like it. I can totally understand being at your breaking point within a job or a company (we’ve all been there) but always have a plan before you make the jump.
It sounds like you’re feeling burned out or dealing with a negative environment at work, so I hope you find a situation that’s better for you soon, but the risk of leaving without knowing what’s next is definitely it’s own stress too.
I’d suggest taking a look at your options around a personal leave of absence as an alternative. That way you can take care of yourself and assess your options but if it turns out opportunities aren’t great or if the break helps you get a new perspective, you leave yourself the option to go back
It’s much easier to get a job when you have one, plus the market is hot right now. Just be patient, line up the next job, then you can quit.
Yes, I did. The cost of physical and mental health was too much to continue. I risked my career since I would have to leave US if I couldn’t find a new job within 60 days (I am on a work visa). I had to live on my tax refund for the next two months. But it helped me immensely, to focus on the next phase of my career. I was able to devote my time and mind completely to networking, applying for jobs and preparing for interviews. It was pretty much like a 9 to 9 job, but to look for a new job.
All is well now and I don’t regret any bit of it. Prioritize yourself over work. One of my colleagues put this well for me “Graveyard is full of indispensable people”. Good luck!
Yes. I hit a breaking point about three months before I actually quit. Prior to doing so, I planned a long weekend then one entire week off work. Those gave me something to look forward to and make it through. If you can, I’d suggest getting your resume together, try to get at least one interview (even if just to practice) and start networking!
Your mental and physical health should always come first! If you’re job has already brought you to a breaking point, don’t let it take your confidence as well!
Give yourself time to heal, reflect on how you got to this position, be kind to yourself and then only look forward!
If you have some savings and are comfortable that job hunting may take some time, feel free to go for it. However I find that the hardest time to land a job is when you are unemployed. Ridiculous logic but that’s how recruiters think.
TLDR; Avoid leaving a job without another job in hand.
Long answer-
I have done that thrice. So I think i qualify to answer this.
Following are the pointers-
1) Best to have a job in hand before leaving. The fact that you have a job in hand while interviewing for another company will decide how the interviewers and HR treats you.( Harsh truth for maximum companies in India)
2) You lose the negotiating power if you do not have a job in hand while interviewing.
3) During the pandemic, companies know that lot of people have lost their jobs, so they try to hire them by offering peanuts instead of people who still have a job as they have to pay them more. This is from personal experience (Referred by a friend in one of the Big 4- one whose name starts with D, and in the screening call, HR asked me to join at exactly same salary I was working at, with 0 hike, as they thought I was jobless.)
4) While interviewing, you do not have the added pressure to make it through the interviews for any company if you have a job in hand. Your whole attitude changes and the confidence that you need to crack it is intact of you have the job.
5) I have had a 6 month break in my career as i left a company without a job and it took me another 2-3 months to complete the interviewing process for another company and the final joining date effectively was 6 months after I left the previous job. I still need to justify that break to Indian interviewers while that doesn't matter in actuality. So until and unless you are ready to be answerable for that break in every company or Indian management school interview, don't leave the job without having another one in hand.
If you are planning to leave the company-
1) Start preparing asap
2) Apply to as many companies as you can using referrals from friends or job portals
3) Once you have a job in hand, resign and search for another job while negotiating using offer from first company. This is the way to go.