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Old 01-10-2014, 11:44 PM
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Default Anybody resigned before securing another job?

I'm really really tempted to do that. Can't stand my current job scope, culture, colleagues etc. but the money is decent enough.

I'm almost one year into the job but everytime after leave or weekends I really feel like crap.

The job involves shift work so it's really tough to schedule interviews for other jobs, and sometimes I'm asleep during normal office hours so I miss calls from HR people. Been trying for a civil service job (I have a good degree from a local uni, but no luck so far...)

Thinking of quitting to fully concentrate on job hunting, but I know logically it's a foolish move. Financially, I'm ok, I have savings and I don't spend a lot, but I'm more concerned about a 'hole' in my employment history especially since this is already my second job since I graduated in 2013.

Anyone quit before getting another job before? How was the experience like?

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Old 02-10-2014, 12:08 AM
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Now is not a good time to leave without a job because not much movement in the last quarter. Tahan until next year after CNY ?

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Old 02-10-2014, 12:23 AM
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I know how you feel, but I didn't quit before getting another job...in hindsight I should have as I know my current employer won't mind but back then I didn't know.

IMO if it's really affecting your well-being and you don't desperately need the money, just quit. How much it's affecting you only you know.

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Old 02-10-2014, 12:29 AM
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Be careful. My friend quitted her job and ended up unemployed for 6 months before she found another job. She has a SMU economics degree.

If it's affecting your health, then quit. If not, hang in there until you find another job.
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Anyone quit before getting another job before? How was the experience like?
No right or wrong move here. You just need to think about how you are going to answer the next interviewer who will ask you why you quit your current job?? Obviously you can't tell the truth!

If it's the shift thingy that bothers you and hinders you from interviewing... have you tried asking your present employer for a transfer to other job scope? May be possible if you give a logical reason. Not immediately but at least give it a try.
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Old 02-10-2014, 12:49 AM
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No right or wrong move here. You just need to think about how you are going to answer the next interviewer who will ask you why you quit your current job?? Obviously you can't tell the truth!

If it's the shift thingy that bothers you and hinders you from interviewing... have you tried asking your present employer for a transfer to other job scope? May be possible if you give a logical reason. Not immediately but at least give it a try.
Changing my job scope/department is impossible. This is another reason I want to quit...there's no room for growth/development (which is the reason I'll tell interviewers) and everyone is stuck doing essentially the same thing even if they get promoted in grade.

It's my fault though, it was made clear during the job interview but I didn't think it through carefully.
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Old 02-10-2014, 10:20 AM
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usually better to tender year end like Dec or Jan/Feb. take bonus first if any.

so far, i've resigned before finding another job on two occasions, my 1st and 4th job. didn't regret doing so and never looked back.

in fact, i regretted NOT doing so for my 2nd and 3rd job! could have taken a proper break before starting the next job. the uncertainty can be scary but at the end of the day, i felt happier and ready to begin the next job having had a good break. and yes, you will also be more flexible with scheduling interviews.
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usually better to tender year end like Dec or Jan/Feb. take bonus first if any.

so far, i've resigned before finding another job on two occasions, my 1st and 4th job. didn't regret doing so and never looked back.

in fact, i regretted NOT doing so for my 2nd and 3rd job! could have taken a proper break before starting the next job. the uncertainty can be scary but at the end of the day, i felt happier and ready to begin the next job having had a good break. and yes, you will also be more flexible with scheduling interviews.
How did you deal with interviewers' questions about the gaps in your employment?
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Old 02-10-2014, 01:06 PM
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I quit without finding a job once. Took 6 months to secure another job. I needed that break badly then. The break was good. But I have difficulty securing interviews and during the interviews, I have to account for my unemployment gap.
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1st - 2nd job: same industry/position - different dept.
they called me during my last week with the 1st company.
reason for leaving: didn't like job scope - feel that it was too specialized and not transferable.

4th - 5th job: same industry/position - different dept.
reason for leaving: pick up different skill set.
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