Handing in notice with no job lined up

[Heather2505]

Hi everyone

New here so hopefully get some advice :)

What are people's feelings on handing your notice in when you have no job to go to? Stupid?

I am desperately unhappy in my job. The work is fine, the majority of the people are fine. However I have the misfortune of working in the same office as my ex of 10 years.
It has been 18 months since we split however we've had on and off flings in that time, including whilst he has been with someone else I never knew about.
I still love him, he says he loves me but his actions speak louder than words and I keep getting my heart broken and ending up in tears. Today has been another episode and i just cannot take anymore. I feel like I'm teetering on the edge.
I've tried ignoring him but it's hard in such close proximity and I'm always conscious of him.

The problem I have is that u worked in accounts for 9 years. I swapped depts 6 months ago to business analyst. I don't want to go back to accounts (hated it) and I don't feel I have enough experience doing what I'm doing now to pick up another job easily.

I don't know what to do tbh, I just don't feel I can last much longer with so much upset.

What would you guys do?

Help! :)

Can you afford to not work? That's the question you need to ask yourself. If no look for something whilst still working there and if yes, still be careful as you don't know how long it will take to find another job. It sucks, I worked with my dingbat of an ex for a few years but I knew I needed to stick at it to get the job I have. Difficult situation, I feel for you x

Hi, I also worked with an ex. Difficult at first but the situation improved over time. I personally would try to apply for other jobs unless you can afford to leave for a while.

Well the problem seems to be the flings with the ex, which are easily sorted really. Are you looking for other jobs at the moment, in the analyst area rather than the accounts?

The blunt answer is no, not really. I have moved back with my mum but she's living off state pension and sadly my dad died a few months back so I can't go to him. So although my rent is cheap I have a lot of personal debt (car, loan) etc.
I am looking for jobs but I just don't feel confident enough yet in what I know. I guess i need to get my skill set up to scratch and then get out.
The flings - I know. But it's hard when you still love someone.
I have blocked him now for the first time because i cant even bear to speak with him.