To hand in my notice tomorrow with no other job lined up?

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I've been at my job a year and a half and have tried to push through it, but it's not a good fit. I ended up being signed off for 2 months last year because my mental health was so badly affected, since then I've started antidepressants and had counselling. My mental health is a lot better in general, but I still hate the job. It constantly takes me out of my comfort zone and just isn't the right fit. I've spoken to my line manager and had a few temporary adjustments made to the role to support me, but they are ending now. The job isn't what I expected when I applied, and I've tried to get used to it but I just can't.

I have savings, and my family are supportive of my decision and are the ones encouraging me to hand in my notice as they see the impact it has had on me.

I have a few ideas for next steps, I've seen a few jobs to apply for which are similar to my previous role which I enjoyed, although I'm technically overqualified and they would involve taking a pay cut. I've also been considering applying to study nursing and going down that route.

I just feel like there must be something better out there more suited for me, at the moment my view of life/the world is very bleak.

I did it, I'm still on a break and loving it.
Best thing I've done.
It's been 6 weeks and I'm getting ready to work again, and feeling super energised by the new year and upcoming projects.
In hindsight, this is exactly why I've been saving money.

I've been where you are twice in my 25 career and both times when I walked I felt almost instantly free and weightless, then able to rejig CV and sign up with agencies, update LI etc. Couldn't seem to see hope until I was free. I'd resign, give yourself a month of zen bubble batha or whatever floats your boat then gun for the next thing. Life is too short to lock yourself into a horrible cage in my view.

Given your circumstances you should leave your job. You don't have a mortgage or family dependent on you so it's much easier to do.

But that's what savings are for to tide us over the bad times. I am currently looking for work and can manage two years if I am careful. I would rather that than have an awful life.

Agree. I left on 30th November and have had an amazing Christmas period. I have a small business that brings in about £800 quid a month so I concentrate on that for a couple of weeks then shut that down in the 15th. Will log back on tomorrow morning and start looking for something in earnest. I am so grateful to have my savings tho I do get twitchy if they drop too low

Do it. Get out.

Make sure you are leaving because you want to change your job not because you just want to not work.

Just bear in mind that every job you apply for, the employer/interviewer will notice that you resigned/left the last post and a steady income with no other job to go to. They will wonder why; ask your references; and find out you didn't work your notice. There could be awkward questions at interview.

You could be jobhunting for months, and the longer the unemployed gap the bigger the question marks . Why didn't she work the notice period? Did she walk out leaving colleagues/employer in the lurch? Was she asked to leave right away because of some misdemeanour? Is this person impulsive, unreliable, unprofessional, are there MH issues?

Far, far better to stay in the job while looking for another.

I did it last year, couldn’t cope anymore (after 10 years). Handed in my notice and was offered 3 jobs within 3 weeks! I chose a temporary one as I felt I suited that organisation and have been kept on in a more senior position. Best decision I’ve made in years! I also had support from my DH and a years worth of salary saved if needed.

Yes go for it. Just make sure that you are actively looking for work and don’t fall in a slump of vegging about.

Could you maybe sign up for some temp work, so you have some money coming in and don’t have a gap on your CV.

Given your mental health struggles are you sure nursing would be a good fit? Everything I’ve heard about nursing is that it’s very stressful, no breaks etc.

In your situation, with no real commitments and some savings, you can afford to hand in your notice. Two months may be enough to find something more suitable, and you will be in a positive frame of mind. Good luck.

In your situation it makes absolute sense to quit if you live with your parents and they are supportive.

Hand in your notice and start applying for other jobs.

Your health is more important than anything else.

Also you could sign up with various agencies for temp work to keep you going while you are looking for a more permanent job or maybe take on a part-time role to bring some money in.

I did that! I hated my job it was making me depressed. I handed in notice in October, working a 3 week notice period and during that time applied and interviewed. My mental health dramatically improved knowing I was leaving and I stopped giving a fuck about the job I was in and concentrated on finding work. I managed to get a new role lined up for the following week - more pay and less hours!!!

Life is too short to be miserable. You have savings so you're not leaving yourself at a total loss.

Hi, I was in exactly this situation in 1999, super depressed in a job for years and years, I was living at home and my Mum and Dad said look, just quit we will support you for a while, it was like a huge weight lifted off me, the thing is also, it's like then throwing yourself over board and you have to swim. I ended up finding a job on twice the wages with the best crew ever. I often wonder what would have happened to me if I hadn't quit.

I would go back, put your notice in and do your best to do a good job until you leave. Count down the days on a calendar so you can see your way out and then use the time to also look for a job which is a better fit. If you don’t have another job lined up when you leave, sign up to do some temping which will bring money in and give you the opportunity to try new things and help you identify the essentials for your next permanent job.

OP, you have options so there is no reason to feel trapped. Good luck!

They've done their best for you and accomodated 2 months of leave, but you still feel this way. Hand your notice in tomorrow and leave asap.

Do it! But don’t do nursing!

My son early twenties felt like this. We suggested he find something else. Well he did in Bermuda. He had six years there before returning to the UK. Go for it now you've no ties, debts.

It constantly takes me out of my comfort zone and just isn't the right fit.

Good luck, but just be aware that if you don't venture outside your comfort zone occasionally, it will shrink.

Go for temping or maternity cover jobs because they're fixed term positions. So you can try out jobs in different industries to see what you like without making a big commitment.

Oh gosh, just seen your update that you are in your early 20s and living at home. Go ahead and quit particularly if your parents think you should based on your mental health.

Thank you all, I was expecting most of you to say that I was BU.

I think I will hand in my notice tomorrow, I'm not sure whether to ask for a call with my manager first (I'll be WFH) or whether to just email it. I think I'll feel like a weight has been lifted

Apply for other jobs now. Don't take a pay cut, apply for what you want. What have you got to lose?

I could have written your post 6 months ago.

I was depressed, anxious, on medication and having counselling.

I quit my job and my symptoms cleared up overnight.

Life is too short to be miserable OP. Quit, you'll find something, even something temporary like retail whilst you decide what to do.