Leaving a job without another to go to
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SkinnyP said:
In my scenario, if asked, what answer would be accepetable as to why I left my previous employer?
Its an hours commute, been there 4 years, needed an extended period off for holiday/home renovation/personal reasons?
The trick is to give positive reasons. So - it was an hours commute, or I was bored - are less desireable. Its an hours commute, been there 4 years, needed an extended period off for holiday/home renovation/personal reasons?
After four sucessful years doing a job I really enjoyed, I decided I wanted to make a move into a new role (make specifici reference to this role, or industry sector) I was lucky enough that this desire for a new challenge came at the same time as an (opportunity to renovate the house, spend time with the kids over the summer, complete some personal development whatever) So I decided to leave and spend a few weeks out, something I haven't done since leaving school or whatever.
Done it twice in a row now, first time to do some travelling, second because I was really fed up with the job.
However:
1) I'm single with no kids
2) I had enough money in the bank/investments to support myself for over a year if necessary
3) my skill set is in particular demand (took me all of a week to find my current job)
For my last job move having resigned, but not left as I was still working my notice, actually helped since the two companies had an informal no poaching agreement for staff, so would have been a no-no if I hadn't already handed in my notice.
However:
1) I'm single with no kids
2) I had enough money in the bank/investments to support myself for over a year if necessary
3) my skill set is in particular demand (took me all of a week to find my current job)
For my last job move having resigned, but not left as I was still working my notice, actually helped since the two companies had an informal no poaching agreement for staff, so would have been a no-no if I hadn't already handed in my notice.
Gargamel said:
SkinnyP said:
In my scenario, if asked, what answer would be accepetable as to why I left my previous employer?
Its an hours commute, been there 4 years, needed an extended period off for holiday/home renovation/personal reasons?
The trick is to give positive reasons. So - it was an hours commute, or I was bored - are less desireable. Its an hours commute, been there 4 years, needed an extended period off for holiday/home renovation/personal reasons?
After four sucessful years doing a job I really enjoyed, I decided I wanted to make a move into a new role (make specifici reference to this role, or industry sector) I was lucky enough that this desire for a new challenge came at the same time as an (opportunity to renovate the house, spend time with the kids over the summer, complete some personal development whatever) So I decided to leave and spend a few weeks out, something I haven't done since leaving school or whatever.
Cheers everyone for your comments
Just about to hand in my notice this afternoon.
Three months’ notice, so leave at the end of January. I’m a Business Analyst who specialises in data/systems/finance as well as a qualified accountant. I was contracting previously and really enjoyed it, but the arrival of our little boy meant I wanted to ensure I was closer to home for a bit. He’s nearly 3 now so feel a bit happier leaving him and the missus if I get a distance role. Three months’ notice and wanting to go contracting means you don’t really have a choice other than to jump into the unknown and hope you land on solid ground.
I’ve got 6 months safety net and a few things I could sell should the worst come to the worst – hopefully I’ll be working come February though!
Three months’ notice, so leave at the end of January. I’m a Business Analyst who specialises in data/systems/finance as well as a qualified accountant. I was contracting previously and really enjoyed it, but the arrival of our little boy meant I wanted to ensure I was closer to home for a bit. He’s nearly 3 now so feel a bit happier leaving him and the missus if I get a distance role. Three months’ notice and wanting to go contracting means you don’t really have a choice other than to jump into the unknown and hope you land on solid ground.
I’ve got 6 months safety net and a few things I could sell should the worst come to the worst – hopefully I’ll be working come February though!
MoelyCrio said:
Just about to hand in my notice this afternoon.
Three months’ notice, so leave at the end of January. I’m a Business Analyst who specialises in data/systems/finance as well as a qualified accountant. I was contracting previously and really enjoyed it, but the arrival of our little boy meant I wanted to ensure I was closer to home for a bit. He’s nearly 3 now so feel a bit happier leaving him and the missus if I get a distance role. Three months’ notice and wanting to go contracting means you don’t really have a choice other than to jump into the unknown and hope you land on solid ground.
I’ve got 6 months safety net and a few things I could sell should the worst come to the worst – hopefully I’ll be working come February though!
I'm sure the banks or accountancy firms will be interested in you with that skill set. Get networking on LinkedIn. Good luck!Three months’ notice, so leave at the end of January. I’m a Business Analyst who specialises in data/systems/finance as well as a qualified accountant. I was contracting previously and really enjoyed it, but the arrival of our little boy meant I wanted to ensure I was closer to home for a bit. He’s nearly 3 now so feel a bit happier leaving him and the missus if I get a distance role. Three months’ notice and wanting to go contracting means you don’t really have a choice other than to jump into the unknown and hope you land on solid ground.
I’ve got 6 months safety net and a few things I could sell should the worst come to the worst – hopefully I’ll be working come February though!
I did it in 2010, had been with a company 11.5 years, thought the grass was greener so left, however the new job was awful, my boss was awful to work for, I realised weeks in it was a mistake but promised myself I'd stay 6 months at least. I did try to resolve issues with my boss but it was hopeless.
On the day I'd been there 6 months I handed my notice in with no job to go to (but did have 2 years net salary in savings), within 2 weeks (whilst still working my notice) I found and accepted a new job.
On the day I'd been there 6 months I handed my notice in with no job to go to (but did have 2 years net salary in savings), within 2 weeks (whilst still working my notice) I found and accepted a new job.
I did it 3 years ago. I left full time employment to go contracting. I was in my mid 40's and in the middle of a recession, and in the run up to christmas. Everyone thought I was mad, but my job was going nowhere, and I disliked the environment.
It took me 3 months to get my next job, but I've never looked back.
It took me 3 months to get my next job, but I've never looked back.
I've done this ONCE in 2001 and it was VERY stressful, as I didn't have a back up of cash to pay the mortgage, but I was so stressed I was getting ill. 4 weeks later I was in work.
Then in 2009 I was made redundant, and the first paid work was contract work, so I formed a ltd Company and have been contracting for 5.5 years now. The great thing is that you plan for a bit of downtime. I
Then in 2009 I was made redundant, and the first paid work was contract work, so I formed a ltd Company and have been contracting for 5.5 years now. The great thing is that you plan for a bit of downtime. I
Did it myself in January after 9 years of working for the same company. Last 3 years involved working nights, locked in a room on my own with no toilet breaks or breaks away from my desk allowed. After many many meetings and promises of organised cover to take toilet breaks, and many outings with friends where they said I looked terrible, run down and miserable, I left in January this year to have 6 months out and enjoy the summer.
Unfortunately, and having 3 interviews lined up, I found out my mum has cancer, so I'm stopping at home to look after her while she goes through this. My dad retires in January next year so he can take over the caring duties and hopefully I can get myself back to work again.
I don't regret leaving, it wasn't the best job, the hours were long and the money was pretty dire. I feel much better for not being there anymore.
I left with enough money in hand to survive, but i'll be glad to get back to work early next year
Unfortunately, and having 3 interviews lined up, I found out my mum has cancer, so I'm stopping at home to look after her while she goes through this. My dad retires in January next year so he can take over the caring duties and hopefully I can get myself back to work again.
I don't regret leaving, it wasn't the best job, the hours were long and the money was pretty dire. I feel much better for not being there anymore.
I left with enough money in hand to survive, but i'll be glad to get back to work early next year
I have done this twice, last time was this September and I am currently looking for my next role. Both times have been/are stressful but not more than being depressed every day at having to go to work. I have only done this when I can provide for my family for 6 months or so, if you can and you are fed up at work take control and get it done.
essayer said:
MoelyCrio said:
Just about to hand in my notice this afternoon.
Three months’ notice, so leave at the end of January. I’m a Business Analyst who specialises in data/systems/finance as well as a qualified accountant. I was contracting previously and really enjoyed it, but the arrival of our little boy meant I wanted to ensure I was closer to home for a bit. He’s nearly 3 now so feel a bit happier leaving him and the missus if I get a distance role. Three months’ notice and wanting to go contracting means you don’t really have a choice other than to jump into the unknown and hope you land on solid ground.
I’ve got 6 months safety net and a few things I could sell should the worst come to the worst – hopefully I’ll be working come February though!
I'm sure the banks or accountancy firms will be interested in you with that skill set. Get networking on LinkedIn. Good luck!Three months’ notice, so leave at the end of January. I’m a Business Analyst who specialises in data/systems/finance as well as a qualified accountant. I was contracting previously and really enjoyed it, but the arrival of our little boy meant I wanted to ensure I was closer to home for a bit. He’s nearly 3 now so feel a bit happier leaving him and the missus if I get a distance role. Three months’ notice and wanting to go contracting means you don’t really have a choice other than to jump into the unknown and hope you land on solid ground.
I’ve got 6 months safety net and a few things I could sell should the worst come to the worst – hopefully I’ll be working come February though!
Anybody got experiences of this and how did it go?
Difference between new end date and contractual end date is 3 weeks, so not much.
Interesting thread, I've just thrown the towel in after nine years in a reasonably well paid role with a successful business (I'm 43) and have no firm plans whatsoever. Can live for circa 12 months at current expenditure rate and for some reason don't feel worried about it at all. The idea of having a bit of time to make a proper choice for the second half of my life rather than simply jumping ship seems sensible- this may all come back to haunt me but what the heck. Notice period of 13 weeks is a bind, but, 4 down 9 to go.
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