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I did it last year when I quit without a job lined up. I took a couple of weeks off and then started looking. I had some money aside, so financials were not an issue and I just explained to the future employers that I wanted some time off between the jobs. No one questioned it further. Two months later I started a new position. Good luck!
I think most people have that reaction because of the uncertainty and the money. If you have enough money to be comfortable during your search, it’s a fine idea.
I’ve quit several times with nothing lined up and it’s always worked out. You do you. You don’t owe anybody anything.
Exactly! American work culture is insane - a perpetual rat race. Not allowed to take a break as it is viewed as “reckless”. No wonder mental health problems are on the rise.
D1 ur weird man
BDO always on hustle mode 😂
No, just make sure you have a good answer when they ask why
It would be helpful to also have learned a new skill while you’re not working. Learn some python for automations or something along those lines. You can say you dedicated yourself to the search and also learned X while you were searching.
I had a friend that worked for 9 months at a Fund Admin pulling over 60 hours a week, working sometimes 30 days straight. He left by year-end because after his whole team resigned, they didn't even offer bonus or promotion. He took two weeks vacation, went visit his family and got himself out there. In 2 more weeks he was already employed and happier than ever at his new position.
I don’t think it would hurt it, at least they know you are serious about looking for a job at this point.
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How are you gonna pay the bills?
My thoughts exactly. Deloitte 1 is on one hahaha
I've done this twice... both times taking more than 6 months off between jobs. As long as you use the time, it won't reflect poorly, even if you're job hunting the whole time (but again, make sure you're "doing" something else, like spending quality time with family, traveling, taking up a new hobby, etc... it doesnt have to be work related). Both of my work breaks were to travel/move. My husband is lucky to work with a national union, so as long as the union exists in the next place we live, he has work, so we have that stability. I've also never had trouble finding a job. Quality candidates are hard to find. The other advantage to quitting and taking time between work is you can provide a longer notice period and ensure a better/less bitter reference from supervisors... my one partner's comment that he "would hire me back in a second", among other glowing commentary, sealed the deal on my next job over better "on paper" candidates (big 4 experience where mine was mid size local firm).
I was you many moons ago, I found a temp job and use that time to hunt a better job, just make sure the temp is still relevant to your skill sets.
CLA is hiring across the country!
Listen I worked at a mid tier company, and I found the time to interview at Deloitte and other places because I was unhappy. Block time. Give yourself a time line and you’ll find a job
If the economy was better, perhaps then you could take that time, competition will be fierce as people are losing jobs
Dial back your work effort, make the time for talking to recruiters and interviews
Things will work out. I had something medical happen to me and I needed a few medical appointments. The insurance helps but if it wasn’t for it, I’d be paying way more
Just say you wanted to take a break to do something like travel, spend time with family, do some professional development etc. It’s not ideal since you could have got a job offer before doing that, but they are human too and would probably understand and envy the opportunity to do the same.
Former big 4 and F500 here.
In this market, jobs are hot. Just open your LinkedIn to opportunities, talk with a few recruiters if you have to. If you focus on that in your free time you’ll have another offer/s within a couple of weeks.
If you are done with where you are at, start focusing your efforts on your next steps, and don’t let your current job stress you.
P.S. I’m also a big fan of the private / industry world outside of PA and corporate accounting. I make more than I would in those fields and have way less stress, more work flexibility, and a very secure job. Leaving PA and industry after has been great. No regrets.
(Also, ignore my name / title, I made this account long ago and don’t post here often. I’ve never updated any of my information.)
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Quit, and then use the time to find out what you actually wanna do.
Exactly as long as you can explain it.
I would discourage doing that. Better to stick it out at your current place and leave when the right opportunity pops up. At least where you're working pays you and employers (no matter what others say) strongly prefer that you have a job. It will help your chances in getting a job you actually like since some companies may not give you a chance if they see you quit without anything lined up. People might assume you got fired even if that wasn't the case.