Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another?

[Han Seo]

I have quit without confirming a job many times. But then again, I’m not the breadwinner and do not have parents or children to support. I’m in my mid 40s now.

[Fairy]

cherrygal:

Sadly, what Desertwind said above is true. Hirers like to \"fight\" for talent. So if you don't have a job, they will think you are not so valuable and may not want to up your salary too much.

Agree.

[Fairy]

DesertWind:

...human pychology is very funny. When you have a job, they want you. When you are out of job and want to join them? They scared and want to siam. When you have a job, you do not need to panic. No job, you are at their mercy and will loose some \"value\". When you have a job, the head-hunters come running after you. No job, you run after the head-hunters - not good.


You can actively hunt for a job if you really want to move. Quit only after you got a concrete offer.

All the best!
:celebrate:

How true. But looking for a job is also a full time job. Not easy to search, apply and attend interviews while holding on to a job.

[pokerking]

i wont quite without a job waiting for me!

[fussyMummy]

Hi,


I will get a job before I quit...

My past personal experince is quitted a job then look for a job.... after jobless for a week, I started to panic.... So any job offer I just took without any thought.. the end is not the job I wanted... so quit again..

[swebber]

I think that it is better if you secure a job first before quitting your current job especially if you really need to work for you family since that way you know you won’t be left hanging waiting for another job to come by which may have a great effect on your financial status.Though sometimes, if you are already very sure of your plans, it is more ethical if you at least inform your superior if you feel that he/she is cool with it, at least they have an idea about the possible job vacancy and you can bid farewells properly.

[Yong HL]

For me, my consideration would be

1. family financial standing;
2. the quitting timing;
3. the reason of quitting.

I quitted without a job previously so as to bond more with my girl. I was more of weekend parent when i was working full time. So i quitted and was a 6-mths full time mum at home & with the intention to take a good rest and find a part time job as i went along. Thankfully my hubby was supportive and he agreed to contribute more to the family while i was not working. And i chose to leave the company in end October where i could rest till end of year and look out for jobs when company starts hiring in Jan again.

[Oppsgal]

Yes I have quit jobs before looking for another.


Easier to go interviews after quit the job.

Have tried looking for job before I quit, but seems unable to allocate time to fix an interview.

Some interviewer do not like to wait for you to arrive after working hours, and some do not like to wait for you to serve your notice before leaving the current job.

Since the last job, I have quit and look for jobs. Although I have tried to look for a new job before quitting, due to the above reasons, I decided to quit. So happen got the luck of having a child. Till now become a SAHM.

Right now in the middle of finding a good and responsible childcare centre, before I can have a peace of mind to continue my job search.

[CerlynR]

I'd quit my job first before getting a new one.. sometimes you need some space and relax after working for how many years. After that, you'll get a new fresh start and you'll feel renewed.

[kiasumom1]

of course find a job first before quitting. Who is gonna pay the loans if I go jobless?