| 12-09-2021 06:26 PM |
| Unregistered |
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Originally Posted by Unregistered
there is nothing wrong. however, it does still affect your first impressions in the eyes of HR and interviewers. even if you managed to get an interview and offered the job, most HR will lowball you based on the fact that you are unemployed and have lower bargaining power. you will also need to explain why you left your job which can be tricky to justify if you resigned (HR will think "why did this person leave without a job lined up? does he/she have problems in the previous job?" it's much harder to dispel HR's doubt if you voluntarily resigned as compared to being retrenched by covid related reasons.) that's why the general advice is to hold on to your job if you can and interview or study on the side, especially if you need money.
however there is a valid argument for leaving if the push factors are very strong, like for example if the job is affecting you mentally such that it is seriously affecting your ability to interview. and even then in such circumstances, it is still advised to secure yourself financially before resigning, because being unemployed and not having money is also another form of stress.
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But if you quit and then find jobs it will be very hard to convince your future employers with such a reason. You will be deemed mentally weak. Like if you tell them the job is affecting you mentally, then what if similar things happen in the new job as well? You will just quit?
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| 12-09-2021 04:44 PM |
| Unregistered |
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Originally Posted by Unregistered
Whats wrong with quitting first in order to maximise your time without distractions?
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there is nothing wrong. however, it does still affect your first impressions in the eyes of HR and interviewers. even if you managed to get an interview and offered the job, most HR will lowball you based on the fact that you are unemployed and have lower bargaining power. you will also need to explain why you left your job which can be tricky to justify if you resigned (HR will think "why did this person leave without a job lined up? does he/she have problems in the previous job?" it's much harder to dispel HR's doubt if you voluntarily resigned as compared to being retrenched by covid related reasons.) that's why the general advice is to hold on to your job if you can and interview or study on the side, especially if you need money.
however there is a valid argument for leaving if the push factors are very strong, like for example if the job is affecting you mentally such that it is seriously affecting your ability to interview. and even then in such circumstances, it is still advised to secure yourself financially before resigning, because being unemployed and not having money is also another form of stress.
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| 12-09-2021 02:55 PM |
| Unregistered |
Whats wrong with quitting first in order to maximise your time without distractions?
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| 12-09-2021 11:34 AM |
| sinkingfeeling |
Economy so bad, this is really not advisable unless you have a deathwish 
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| 10-09-2021 12:19 PM |
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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.
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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.
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| 10-09-2021 11:19 AM |
| Unregistered |
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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.
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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.
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| 09-09-2021 05:16 PM |
| Unregistered |
u being ready is merely one aspect. Your prospective employer needs to be ready too 
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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.
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| 09-09-2021 05:14 PM |
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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.
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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.
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| 09-09-2021 04:01 PM |
| 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.
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| 09-09-2021 02:46 PM |
| 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.
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