Coming close to resigning?
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Soldato
MUCH easier to find a job when you have one.
Soldato
I considered it about six weeks ago after some comments from certain managers (which really have been the last straw and caused me to start seeking new employment), but realised that it would have been a stupid decision despite just how awful I felt at that point because, as has been stated, it's generally a lot easier to get a new job if you're currently employed.
Got to remember that even in future, you'll find it needs to be explained. Every application form I've filled out in the past week or so has demanded explanations for any gaps in education/employment (I have a year between leaving college and starting my apprenticeship, for example).
Got to remember that even in future, you'll find it needs to be explained. Every application form I've filled out in the past week or so has demanded explanations for any gaps in education/employment (I have a year between leaving college and starting my apprenticeship, for example).
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Soldato
Yes, can always play the "went travelling" card
My CV is littered with those.
I did. Quit one 'career' with a company that uses it's junior management as slave labour, whilst promising huge riches - like a pyramid scheme really. I got a temping job the following week, was offered and took a permanent post shortly afterwards for the interim job security. I'd been dwelling on it for a while, with the idea that I'd go for the career I'd always considered, but ruled out. Best thing I ever did. It took two years from start to finish to get in to my new career, but I've now been there for five years and I'm still enjoying every day.
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Resigned on numerous occasions but always had to go back cap in hand in the end! I'm self employed
Soldato
Yes. But then, although I didn't have another lined up at the time, I knew I could get one straight away.
Soldato
Yes Ive just quit mine last week!
Its a £21,000 sales job. Was not happy... In the end of the day its my life not someone elses. Need the time to really find something else... when you in employment that is difficult etc.
I realised If I can sell an average of £2,500 every week via telephone in this day n age then I can do it for myself!!
It really comes down to how confident you are finding another job and how much you have in the bank.
Its a £21,000 sales job. Was not happy... In the end of the day its my life not someone elses. Need the time to really find something else... when you in employment that is difficult etc.
I realised If I can sell an average of £2,500 every week via telephone in this day n age then I can do it for myself!!
It really comes down to how confident you are finding another job and how much you have in the bank.
Soldato
Yes, can always play the "went travelling" card
lifes too short to do a job you hate.
Gaps are also really hard to cover, if you are over 25 no employer wants to see them. Fortunately it costs nothing to start a business up, and paper in the cracks.
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Do as little work as possible, rob the hell out of the place, and go all out to find another job.
Soldato
I resigned from mine in 2008, still explaining it 3 years on.
Don't do it, just apply for jobs as if your life depended on it while your still employed.
Don't do it, just apply for jobs as if your life depended on it while your still employed.
I have twice resigned from a job and not had a job to go to. Once when I was fairly young (maybe 22..23ish) and once when I was older (around 30ish). Both times I took a year out, relaxed a little, recharged my batteries and then went and got another job.
Permabanned
I did this when I decided I wanted to move back to the UK from Germany. It was a bit worrying although i had some savings and I needn't have worried as I was fortunate to get a job a week or two after moving back to the UK, before I'd properly finished at the previous job (I was using up holiday when i actually moved back).
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I resigned from the police in january, out of the blue to the shift etc (however - i'd considered it for a long time) I didn't have anything to go to but my health and happiness came first, the day after I handed in my letter of resignation - after numerous attempts by bosses etc for me to come back I noticed that more and more work got offered to me - I now have part time hours (quickly building up to full time) doing something I love - have my life back and am happy!
Go for it, think positive and never look back!
Good luck
Can you not go "self employed" as in terms of your CV - still looks as though you are employed!!
Go for it, think positive and never look back!
Good luck
Can you not go "self employed" as in terms of your CV - still looks as though you are employed!!
How many years in did you have and what was your last role? What are you doing now (if you don't mind me asking)?
Resigned on numerous occasions but always had to go back cap in hand in the end! I'm self employed
Made me laugh
Not really a big one, but I walked out of a job.
It was Wally world/Currys, and I've never been treated in such contempt in my whole entire life.
I asked for a holiday 4 times several months before the holiday actually was, on the 4th time(after losing 3 holiday forms) I was told 'too late to book it'.
So I told them just what I thought of them as 'managers' and walked out. Must have hit a nerve, nothing was said and I was paid my wages up to that day.
It was Wally world/Currys, and I've never been treated in such contempt in my whole entire life.
I asked for a holiday 4 times several months before the holiday actually was, on the 4th time(after losing 3 holiday forms) I was told 'too late to book it'.
So I told them just what I thought of them as 'managers' and walked out. Must have hit a nerve, nothing was said and I was paid my wages up to that day.