Signed an offer at a new company (large non FAANG tech) and cleared the BG check. Was given the choice of three start dates (3 weeks out, 5 weeks out, 7 weeks out). I'd love a break between jobs, will it look bad if I choose the latest date since it's so far out?

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No, they wouldn't have given you three options as if it was a test to make you look bad or test your dedication, you're fine.

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Take the latest bro- it’s very rare to get a break like that (as long as you are good financially)

Congrats !

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Take the break, but health insurance is something to consider. It ends at the end of the month when you quit your employer, and will begin on the day you start at your new employer. If you have regular medications you’re taking, ensure you submit a vacation request and get enough supply to last through the 7 weeks.

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Yea. You will receive a COBRA packet in the mail. Coverage will retro back to the date you loose coverage. If you fail to enroll in that time frame and make payment, you would not be covered for any of that time.

Take what you need. Personally I woukd do 3 weeks or 5 if I am giving 2 weeks notice. I woukd hate to be on break and something happen during the break. There's just so much happening not just the market but these wars. No fear mongering intended but just my own perspective.

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Always the middle path.

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No. Take the time off. When I left acn I took 3 weeks break. Wish I could’ve done longer.

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Take the damn break. I’d take 7 without an afterthought

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Take the break

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Break!

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NO TAKE THE TIME OFF!

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Literal YOLO moment! Relax a little, decompress from consulting, and start your new job your best self. Congratulations!

If you can afford (in terms of money) the break, take the break. If it’s a big place that does onboarding at a 2 week cadence, then I don’t think anyone there is going to care unless you already have a project assignment. If you do have a project assignment then you may want to just talk to someone at the new place to help you make your decision.

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