I left my job without having anything else lined up otherwise I would have had a mental breakdown. I’m not even in that great of a financial place, but it was my job or my sanity. I know at least three other people who, in the past few months, have left with nothing lined up. I feel like it’s something we need to be talking more about. This isn’t normal for people to be doing this right?

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I almost did this. My job was killing me. I was drinking way too much and losing my mind. I started interviewing and was on the verge of just quitting. But I got laid off a week before I got an offer and got paid to leave. I got really lucky on that timing. But I was talking to my parents about moving back in with them so I could quit and get sane - it was that close. For reference, I am 43 and i was going to move in with my parents. They’re great but I’m 43 and that’s how awful my old job was.

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I did this in the early 90s. It was absolutely the right move.

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I have had several coworkers quit my agency without anything lined up these last few months. Mental and physical health is never worth sacrificing. Hopefully you find something better soon. Keep your chin up and try to focus on the future!

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