Is it advisable to leave job first?

[confusedperson5]

Is it advisable to leave the current job first and then start searching for the next job?

I intend to take a break to learn some new skills (around 1 to 2 months) before finding the next job.

But I have a concern whether HR staff and interviewers see it (leaving the current job without securing a new job) as a red flag?

In my past experiences, the interviewers always check with me if I am in still in a current job.

Kindly advise me on this.

Hell no. You will get lowballed to kingdom come.

Just switch off at your current role and go learn your skills lah..

that is what I did. I quit my job, so that I can have more time with my children while doing something I like apart from working. I see it as a career break for myself, now I am ready to go back to workforce.

unless it is unbearable to stay at your current job (e.g. workplace bullying, mental health issues, illegal shenanigans going on, etc.) and you have the financial means to survive without a job for a long period of time, you should not leave until you have another offer in hand. this is especially true in these times where jobs are scarce.

dont leave your job first unless the push factors are overwhelming. From your message below, it doesnt appear to be unbearable. Stay on first, while u hunt for a new job or learn new skills. Dont believe otherwise....it is crap advice in the current climate.

Originally Posted by confusedperson5

Is it advisable to leave the current job first and then start searching for the next job?

I intend to take a break to learn some new skills (around 1 to 2 months) before finding the next job.

But I have a concern whether HR staff and interviewers see it (leaving the current job without securing a new job) as a red flag?

In my past experiences, the interviewers always check with me if I am in still in a current job.

Kindly advise me on this.

u being ready is merely one aspect. Your prospective employer needs to be ready too

Originally Posted by Unregistered

that is what I did. I quit my job, so that I can have more time with my children while doing something I like apart from working. I see it as a career break for myself, now I am ready to go back to workforce.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

unless it is unbearable to stay at your current job (e.g. workplace bullying, mental health issues, illegal shenanigans going on, etc.) and you have the financial means to survive without a job for a long period of time, you should not leave until you have another offer in hand. this is especially true in these times where jobs are scarce.

Stay and find another job, at least you got money flowing in....Remember that you have lower bargaining power if unemployed and at the same time less desirable to HR.

Originally Posted by confusedperson5

Is it advisable to leave the current job first and then start searching for the next job?

I intend to take a break to learn some new skills (around 1 to 2 months) before finding the next job.

But I have a concern whether HR staff and interviewers see it (leaving the current job without securing a new job) as a red flag?

In my past experiences, the interviewers always check with me if I am in still in a current job.

Kindly advise me on this.

If you quit without a job, you may take a long time to find another one.
If you have the financial means to support unemployment and your various commitment, just quit and be happy. Your break from work may bring you new perspectives in life.

[sinkingfeeling]

Economy so bad, this is really not advisable unless you have a deathwish

Whats wrong with quitting first in order to maximise your time without distractions?