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Any of you married men with families ever quit your job without having another lined up?
Posted on 1/17/24 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 1/17/24 at 3:54 pm
I’m absolutely miserable at my current job at a CPA firm, and I don’t think they’re going to keep me around much longer anyway. It’s just not working out. I have my CPA license, my MBA, and I have a notary commission, so I think I can get another job.
Working 50 hours per week during busy season is making it very hard to look for other jobs and go on interviews. Some potential employers are flexible about interview times, and others aren’t.
Should I just quit and start spending all my time looking for another job, or should I stick it out and try to find another job while working the 50 hours a week?
This is a tough decision because I am married, and I’m trying to have kids. I have a good bit of money saved, but I don’t want to deplete my savings too too much.
Working 50 hours per week during busy season is making it very hard to look for other jobs and go on interviews. Some potential employers are flexible about interview times, and others aren’t.
Should I just quit and start spending all my time looking for another job, or should I stick it out and try to find another job while working the 50 hours a week?
This is a tough decision because I am married, and I’m trying to have kids. I have a good bit of money saved, but I don’t want to deplete my savings too too much.
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Posted on 1/17/24 at 3:56 pm to cbree88
Start putting feelers out
If you get an interview call in sick to your current job
If you get an interview call in sick to your current job
Posted on 1/17/24 at 3:57 pm to cbree88
Nope. Man up and figure it out. Get another job if you want it and use your savings or find a way.
Many people will tell you what you want to hear. I’ll tell you what you need to hear. Nut up and do what’s best for your family and your mental.
Many people will tell you what you want to hear. I’ll tell you what you need to hear. Nut up and do what’s best for your family and your mental.
Posted on 1/17/24 at 3:57 pm to cbree88
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Should I just quit and start spending all my time looking for another job
absolutely not
Posted on 1/17/24 at 3:57 pm to cbree88
Should I just quit and start spending all my time looking for another job, or should I stick it out and try to find another job while working the 50 hours a week?
This is a tough decision because I am married, and I’m trying to have kids. I have a good bit of money saved, but I don’t want to deplete my savings too too much.
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That's a question only you can answer.
This is a tough decision because I am married, and I’m trying to have kids. I have a good bit of money saved, but I don’t want to deplete my savings too too much.
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That's a question only you can answer.
Posted on 1/17/24 at 3:57 pm to cbree88
Easier to find a job when you have a job.
Posted on 1/17/24 at 3:58 pm to cbree88
Yep, but I started my own business... not sure if that counts..
Posted on 1/17/24 at 3:58 pm to cbree88
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Working 50 hours per week
That’s it? Probably from home too. Our country is doomed.
Posted on 1/17/24 at 3:59 pm to cbree88
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Should I just quit and start spending all my time looking for another job
HELL NO
Unless you've got a mountain of cash readily accessible (like a few years worth) why would you ever take such a risk?
Suck it up till you find something better.
Posted on 1/17/24 at 3:59 pm to BayouBengal23
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Nut up and do what’s best for your family and your mental.
Sounds like two different things .
Posted on 1/17/24 at 4:00 pm to cbree88
Don't quit but dont procrastinate. Put out real feelers. Try and get a job like you dont have one. Something will come up or they will fire you and you have a head start. Its a decently long process as you know and usually once hired, you have another 2 weeks of onboarding until you can actually start.
Posted on 1/17/24 at 4:00 pm to Slevin7
I struggled my first year out the military (retired Army) 15 jobs. Finally learned you cannot talk to civilians the way you talked to folks in the military, Also found out that some civilians don't give two craps about the company they work for, just the paycheck.
Posted on 1/17/24 at 4:00 pm to cbree88
Sounds like you'll be fine either way. Sometimes people can really benefit from some time off but don't underestimate how much stress looking for a job can cause. If you decide to quit and start looking then have a good plan and routine and stick to it. Workout, relax a little and set a schedule for job searching and don't obsess over it. Put out contacts to the right people and cold apply where you think you have a chance. Spend about 5-6 hours doing it and do not touch it outside of those hours.
Either way, you sound like you have enough head on your shoulder to come out okay no matter what. Trust your instincts.
Either way, you sound like you have enough head on your shoulder to come out okay no matter what. Trust your instincts.
This post was edited on 1/17/24 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 1/17/24 at 4:00 pm to cbree88
What does your wife say? How old are you? Home owner? Lots of things to consider. I know it’s best to have a job lined up bf quitting but only you (and wife) have to live with your decision.
Posted on 1/17/24 at 4:00 pm to cbree88
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I have my CPA license, my MBA, and I have a notary commission, so I think I can get another job
You have some creds. Now you need to increase your self esteem/confidence & go take the job you want.
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Should I just quit and start spending all my time looking for another job, or should I stick it out and try to find another job while working the 50 hours a week?
Only you can answer this.
Posted on 1/17/24 at 4:01 pm to cbree88
How old are you?
Posted on 1/17/24 at 4:01 pm to cbree88
Always have another job lined up before quitting your current job.
Posted on 1/17/24 at 4:01 pm to cbree88
When I moved on from my previous company, I did have another job lined up. That said, I took off an entire month before I went back to work and it was awesome.
Posted on 1/17/24 at 4:01 pm to cbree88
Yes. Promises were made to me that were not kept. Regardless, I made a few moves here and there.
Long, long story short: I won in the end.
Long, long story short: I won in the end.
Posted on 1/17/24 at 4:01 pm to cbree88
Can you play cornerback? Defensive tackle? Coordinate an offense? Then I can’t help you!
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