Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi OP, I was in a similar position as you a couple months back.

I was a 2/3 PQE (depending on how you count it) practising at a Tier 1 disputes practice. I was extremely stressed and unhappy. I tendered in the midst of the pandemic, and used my 2 months' notice to search for a new job. Then I realised that the job market isn't as bad as I thought. I attended several interviews and got an offer.

Most people were shocked that I tendered without an offer (probably thought that I was foolish, idk), but who is to judge? Your mental health comes first. I honestly told prospective employers that disputes is not what I want to continue doing, and the good ones understood where I am coming from.

One caveat though: make sure you have sufficient financial resources to keep yourself afloat in the event that you do not find something in the 3-month period.