Leaving without a job to go to

[Frenchlady2023]

Is it ever a good idea?

I really want to but I’m too afraid to!

it’s easier to find a job when you have one
i wouldn’t choose to do that - do you have any sort of financial
buffer? Is your industry in a good state - ie loads of vacancies

Do not do this! DH did this before Christmas as his previous company was so awful and he’s only just started a new job today. It’s ruined us financially and messed up both of our mental health.

I did a while back and joined a temp agency two weeks after leaving.

The organisation I temped for took me on permanently after a year.

It’s fine as long as you have a good amount of savings to tide you over. If you don’t have savings, then it’s s definite no.

The only reason to do this is if your current company are damaging your mental health or physical health.

However you need to ensure you have savings or someone else you can rely on to support you.

I have done it, and it worked out for me.
But - you need to be prepared for what happens when you don't get a regular pay check.
You need to be totally clear with how long you can go without work.

For me, I allowed myself 2 months to find a job in my field with similar pay and after that I would have had to lower my expectations to make sure there was some money coming in - but those 2 months would be funded by savings.

So there is a lot to consider.

Depends how long your notice is tbh if it's more than a month it's not so bad.

Do you have savings to tide you over?

Do you have skills in demand for temping?

I'd be very wary, I I think employers will see your early availability as a good thing.

Having recruited a few of people in the past who'd already resigned their post, (with perfectly good explanations), I'd be reluctant to do it again. It has always become evident early on that the reason they couldn't get on at the old job was at least partly down to them.

I think it depends on a lot of factors. If you live in London, you'll probably find another job tomorrow. Even if that's only a little something to keep you busy and some money rolling in whilst you look for an appropriate job in your field

I did and I had savings for up to a year off. I enjoyed a few months off to recharge then signed up with all the local agencies. I got a temp job, then interviewed for and got a fixed term contract job elsewhere. The second employer took me on permanently at the end of the fixed term. Knowing the company now I think the only reason I got the fixed term job was because I could start immediately and they were desperate. I'm terrible at interviews and they use a harsh scoring system that's difficult to pass if you don't have experience in that specific industry.

Depends on the career - if you're a teacher, yes!