Hi all
as some of you may know ive had issues with managers in my work, Ive got to the point again now where i dont want to be here and im considering handing in my notice tomorrow, However, i dont have a job to go to and me and the missus have a 15 month old son so need income really....
what shall i do
Did you manage to resolve your previous hours issue?
Typically, it is definitely easier to find a new role whist in current employment.
There is nothing wrong with finding yourself in this position where it is time to move jobs though. It is fairly common.
Work and business is a highly dynamic environment where the; people, managers, relationships, working culture and atmosphere, work-life-balance and roles can all change and evolve over time.
This change can be very sudden and dramatic, where for example new managers start or company policies or targets change.
Sometimes you just no longer feel like you fit.
You may have been feeling like this for a long time, it's built up progressively or it has recently just become apparent. It is important to take a step back initially at this stage given where quitting would leave you without another role to go to.
For yourself only (don't share it) quickly write down all your concerns, why you want to leave and what you are looking for from a new role. Also write down any aspects of your personal life and relationships that may also be contributing to this and notably that would carry forward into a new job (some may be positive like spending more time with you family others not so).
As part of this, have a think about how easily you could find a new job in your area.
Finally very briefly set out your finances to cover (important to be realistic on this one); 1) how long you can afford to leave and earn no money for, 2) what's the minimum salary you require going forward and 3) what effect leaving voluntarily would have on your eligibility to claim social benefits.
If you can afford to leave financially and remain unemployed for a while knowing you will be much happier, then you wouldn't be the first to do it. It can be a very healthy decision and make you highly focused when it comes to finding a new job.
If however it could cause significant hardship then it's probably worth finding something else to move into first, if only as a bridge initially before moving again.
I am presuming based on your previous thread, you don't feel a resolution can be sought at your current employer, hence haven't suggested it.
Ultimately, it sounds like you are ready to move to a new job/company, however unless you can afford to leave yours with nothing else lined up I would consider staying but start actively job hunting. You should find many of the local recruitment agencies will have temp work if that helps. You may be surprised at how quick a new opportunity comes up when you focus your energies on finding it.