<![CDATA[Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another?]]>Since this is a parenting website, I assume most, if not all of us are in our middle-age.


To those of you who are working (ie. not SAHM or SAHD), will you/have you ever quit your job before securing another?

Appreciate if you can share your experiences or perpective on this. Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/18441/will-you-quit-your-job-before-finding-anotherRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 02:46:56 GMTTue, 18 Jan 2011 08:59:55 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Fri, 22 May 2020 05:19:30 GMT]]>It's hard when you lost your job at this situation, hard to find another. 😞

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1977222https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1977222Fri, 22 May 2020 05:19:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Tue, 10 Mar 2020 05:10:13 GMT]]>Besides the prudence of finding a job first to ensure continuous income, also depends on the push factor of the existing job. If its so bad its affecting your emotions and you are having breakdowns or turning violent, better to quit before you get a bad testimonial from HR.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1966410https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1966410Tue, 10 Mar 2020 05:10:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:33:35 GMT]]>I think it’s better to find first then quit

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1962903https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1962903Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:33:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:30:28 GMT]]>Depends if you have a lot of financial commitments… like mortgages, payments and dependents. Always good to have a break before new job search if you can afford it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1953735https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1953735Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:30:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:42:21 GMT]]>it depends. sometimes, its good to take a break before looking for a new job as u will need a good break before commencing on your next job

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1951313https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1951313Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:42:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Wed, 06 Nov 2019 04:33:30 GMT]]>For me, health comes first. In Japan, it is not uncommon for staff to die of over work. Even if you don’t die, you may be at risk of a stoke or a heart attack.


I have not been in a situation where I live paycheck to paycheck but I hope I have enough savings to tide me over in case my job is affecting my health so much so that I have no choice but to quit. If it really happens, make lifestyle changes eg give up the car rent out a room.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1945003https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1945003Wed, 06 Nov 2019 04:33:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:12:35 GMT]]>What is the reason he has not received any increment for 5 years? Is it because the company is not doing well or is it because of performance?


5 years is not a short time and he should already know the answer well.

If it is due to the company’s financials, then he will also need to ask himself when and if an increment will ever happen.

You have not indicated the stage of your friend. Different people want different things at different stage of their lives. It is good to run as far and as hard in the first decade of working life. May want or value some stability in the second decade. In the third decade, can close an eye to promotion and increment though some may want to make the most as the runway shortens.

If it is about performance, then what change is needed to meet expectations if the intention is to stay.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1944949https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1944949Tue, 05 Nov 2019 23:12:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:10:37 GMT]]>

LucyL\" post_id=\"1944536\" time=\"1572837851\" user_id=\"165798:

I am posting this on behalf of someone close to me.
He's with the company for five years however he did not receive any increase since he started working. He was offered a job from a competitor with greater pay plus other incentives. He wanted to file his resignation but he is having a change of heart with his decision since the company he worked with has been good to him and the owner treats him like a family. He felt like if he will accept the job, he betrayed a good friend. What can you advise on his next thing to do? Should he stay or should he go?
Could he tell the present company that he has received an offer, and see if they can try to match, or at least increase his package? Especially if he's been a good worker, they should be willing to do something to keep him. Also, having a happy work environment is very precious; he shouldn't give it up lightly.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1944603https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1944603Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:10:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Mon, 17 Jun 2019 08:00:38 GMT]]>I will first find a new job, and then leave the old one. Because I do not want to be unemployed in my job search.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1914777https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1914777Mon, 17 Jun 2019 08:00:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Tue, 11 Jun 2019 03:04:21 GMT]]>Quitting the job before finding another can be a good practice. Make the most of your time off by learning something new and exciting that you can leverage like take a class, earn a new certification, take concrete steps to explore a new direction that excites you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1914092https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1914092Tue, 11 Jun 2019 03:04:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Sun, 05 May 2019 04:51:22 GMT]]>of course find a job first before quitting. Who is gonna pay the loans if I go jobless?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1908853https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1908853Sun, 05 May 2019 04:51:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Fri, 03 May 2019 03:54:15 GMT]]>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. 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1908681https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1908681Fri, 03 May 2019 03:54:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:19:01 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/369023https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/369023Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:19:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:26:59 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/368426https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/368426Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:26:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:09:10 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/368408https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/368408Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:09:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:51:40 GMT]]>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.. 😢

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/360898https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/360898Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:51:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Sat, 12 Feb 2011 01:57:47 GMT]]>i wont quite without a job waiting for me!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/356863https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/356863Sat, 12 Feb 2011 01:57:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:13:34 GMT]]>

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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/353716https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/353716Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:13:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:10:18 GMT]]>

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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/353713https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/353713Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:10:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:19:45 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/352239https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/352239Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:19:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:17:50 GMT]]>Ya… when u quit from yr job… you just pick up the handbag from yr drawer/pedestal and walked out of the company…


If need be just resign and look for another job… is not the end

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/350494https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/350494Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:17:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:39:49 GMT]]>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.


Quite disheartening for some of us SAHMs who may want to return to work in future… better to start own business then.

So try to find a job before you quit if you want a better offer. However, that’s not to stop anyone from quitting without a job if your current job is really hell.

Mental health is more important than money. And never sacrifice the family for a job. Your kids and wife/hubby are the ones who will stick by you when you are old, not your company, colleagues or boss.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/350400https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/350400Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:39:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:46:42 GMT]]>

Fairy:
Even if they quit without a job, which is very often the case, they have no problem landing another better one due to the perceived exposure they had by potential employers, particularly by the companies they had audited before. Am I planning to quit without a job? .....sigh

My advise is do not quit without a job. Even if you are rich and have enough savings to last 6 mths to one year. Why? Because 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:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/350104https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/350104Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:46:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Will You Quit Your Job Before Finding Another? on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:21:41 GMT]]>

DesertWind:


As for other colleagues, everybody was too busy working to bother about me and they were not the gossipy or kay-poh type.

The new job was a lot less demanding, no OT at all so it gave me the chance to recuperate and regain my energy. It was a parallel move to the new place hence compensation was somewhat equivalent.

Usually auditors from Big 4 who quit are in their twenties. Age is to their advantage but so far those I came across usually have concrete job offers before they quit.

How about you, are you planning to quit without a job?
:celebrate:
Not many working environments are made up of people who are not gossipy. In fact, office politics is one of the reason why people leave a job.
Good for you, this was not an issue.

Less demanding, less OT but same compensation. 😄

Even if they quit without a job, which is very often the case, they have no problem landing another better one due to the perceived exposure they had by potential employers, particularly by the companies they had audited before.

Am I planning to quit without a job? .....sigh

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/349944https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/349944Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:21:41 GMT