re: Any of you married men with families ever quit your job without having another lined up?

No, but I was runoff when I had four young children, a stay-at-home wife, and about one month of living expenses saved up. I was 30, and I remember not being the least bit concerned. I immediately scrounged up a couple of opportunities out of state and I kept them warm while I looked for something closer.

I found work at a local company in NOLA, and four years later started a company. It’s worked out great. That was three decades ago. With your situation - no kids - I’d advise you to quit and start looking. Also, think about self-employment. You can make a lot more money that way and the risks are not as great as folks make them out to be.