Hello, I just recently left my job as a Program Analyst for a County Department of Human Services because I had lost all motivation and there was no room for growth. I accepted an offer for a job that I am supposed to begin on the 22nd back with the state but I don't really want it and mainly just used it as a tool to get out of the previous job. I want to just decline it because I'm tired of settling for jobs I don't really want.

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I wouldn’t take for granted that you’ll get another job anytime soon. And…with that said, never say never!

It’s a sluggish job market and inflation is only going up. You might want to give yourself a period of time that you’ll commit to the job- just for yourself and in the meantime start looking. The reason I would need to make a commitment to myself is so that I don’t inadvertently set myself up w one leg already out the door and subsequently get fired for my sloppy work. For some reason, I do not want to be fired ever.

If you find a job before the year is up, go for it. If not…be grateful you have a job. You probably get health care too, another perk. Good luck!

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Seems that you're running away from jobs you don't like but not trying to figure out what kind of work you DO like. I suggest you figure out what you really want to do before you quit another job, especially if you don't have another one to go to. Unless you're independently wealthy.

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So your idea is…to remain unemployed?

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So your options are to 1. remain unemployed and continue to look for something better that you like; or 2. take the job and continue to look for something better that you like.

The job market is rough right now. It could take months before you actually find something that you like and get hired for that job.

How long can you go without your income?

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I understand this. I don't have to work now. I'm 62, got money. A lot of places called me with below market money. I just kept saying no until I got a market offer. Y'all pay market or we stay home.

I'm 6 months in and am struggling to find that job which is in my wheelhouse. The struggle is real. I'm also trying to sell my home in Big Bear, get my stuff to Sacramento & move to Oregon. All by myself. A-FIB took my husband & cancer took my Ma. I'm an only, trying to take care of business.

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