Job searching can be stressful. I am wondering at what point do you decide to stop applying and stay put — even if you’re not fully satisfied in your current role?

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If you’re looking for full satisfaction, may not be the best metric. I’d try to create tangible data points for why you want to leave - with salary or free time being the most obvious metrics. Focus on the those data points as dispassionately as possible. Yes, job hunting sucks. But so does not being where you think you aught to be.

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Thank you!

I think it matters whether you have enough saved to take a breather for a period like 3-6 months. I know people who left their jobs but had enough of a financial cushion to do so, spend 3-6 months looking for replacement work, and not be too stressed about it.

The concern I have is that my dissatisfaction with the job will spill over into my work product for the client I’m trying to serve. I’d rather leave, preserving my license and dignity while searching for new employment versus staying where my stress levels negatively impact my health. Without a financial cushion, it’s a roll of the dice!

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That’s so true.

This is where I am. Do I just stick it out or continue to apply until something comes my way? It’s a tad bit stressful.

Yes!! I hear you

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