How bad is it to resign without having another job lined up? I know it's not the smartest decision, but man is it tempting...

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I did it but when I did, I had cash for about 5 years worth. Don't do it if you have less than a year saved! Shit tends to happen precisely the moment your insurance expires. Murphy's law is real.

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Yup. Sometimes sanity trumps having another job lined up. It is easier to find a job when you have one. Also if you quit without one have 6-12 months of cushion for expenses.

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I did it. Was awesome but don't let the job hunt prevent you from doing cool shit like traveling. I got too stressed about finding something that I let it hinder travel plans. I had money in the bank and a good resume so wasn't too worried in general. Wound up taking 2 months off. I'd do it towards the end of the year if you do it though. Job hunting in Q1 is way better than summer.

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I did it recently. Didn't have anything lined up, no much money saved for if the job hunt took a bit. But I'm in LA and it worked out that I started freelancing quite quickly.

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believe if you are taking care of yourself,you will be taken care of. if you are that unhappy gamble on yourself.

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