It’s always exhilarating to quit a job you hate. You think of all the perfect ways to tell your boss to shove it — but have you thought about the consequences? Do you know what you’re going to do after the big event? Are you prepared to just leave your job?
Pause before you take any action. Go ahead and take a deep breath. Close your eyes. Sit for an hour or so and think about these issues before you storm into your boss’ office to quit.
Q-1: What’s My Next Step?
If you have a job lined up: If you already have another job lined up, this question is pretty easy to answer. You just need to figure out how much notice to give and how long you’ll take off before starting the next job. Make the transition as seamless as possible.
If you don’t have a job: But if you do not have another job, you need to have a clear plan of what to do after you are unemployed. Look into how to apply for unemployment. Have a goal in mind and set out a timeline to achieve that goal, whether it be finding another job, freelancing, or going back to further study. Make sure the timeline takes into account all the details about deadlines, expenses, and other minor details. Thinking about the details will help you make a more informed decision.
Q-2: Am I Burning any Bridges?
If you have a job lined up: Even if you have another job waiting in the wings, when or how you’re leaving could have some adverse effects. Be sure to give the required two weeks’ notice. If your employer asks for you to stay longer, tell them you’ll consider it, even if you are sure you can’t. And regardless of how much you hated the job, never cause a scene when you’re actually leaving. Be diplomatic and show them that you still care about the company’s success.
If you don’t have a job: Your employer will expect you to stay as long as they need you, as you have nowhere else to go. Prepare a legitimate excuse as to why you can’t stay longer, such as starting a part-time job as a Consultant or freelancing. Again, be respectful and give a diplomatic excuse for leaving, such as you’re looking to go in a different direction. No matter how horrible they are, your bosses remain be your references for later jobs.
Q-3: Do You Have Enough Money to Live on?
If you have a job lined up: You’ll need to make sure you have enough money to live on during any time you’re taking off, plus the time before you get your first paycheck at your next job — which could be as long as a month in some companies. Map it out before you decide on a start date, as it’s poor form to change your start date after plans are finalized.
If you don’t have a job: If you’re quitting without another job waiting, you will need to figure out every little financial detail of your life. You don’t know for sure how long you’ll be unemployed, no matter how marketable you are. Cut out all the extras in your life, put your student loans on hold, and cut your debt payments down as soon as possible.
Q-4: How Will This Look to Future Employers?
If you have a job lined up: Leaving your job doesn’t just affect the present. It can haunt your resume for the rest of your career. Are you leaving during a difficult time that will harm the company? Have you been there for less than a year? Are you leaving a high-profile position for something less important? These are all questions that could come up in job interviews later.
If you don’t have a job: This is a big question, considering you are leaving a good, full-time position to basically be unemployed. Think about your reasoning for leaving and how you can spin that in future interviews without bad-mouthing your current employer. If you can’t think of a good, solid reason, it might be better to tough it out until something better comes along.
Q-5: Does This Fit into My Long-Term Plan?
If you have a job lined up: Sure, you are frustrated with your job, but does leaving hurt your long-term career plans in human resources? Take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Is there a position at your company that you’d be happier in? How can you get from where you are to that position? Is it worth sticking it out? Leaving always seems like the best answer short-term, but with a bit of hard work, you could end up in a better place by staying.
If you don’t have a job: A gap in your employment could definitely have adverse effects on your long-term career. If you are determined to walk away from your job into unemployment, make sure that you are using your extra time to advance your skills and experience in a particular specialty. Too much downtime without any experience gained will raise major red flags with future employers.
If you have the answers to all these questions, then you are in a good position to leave. Just make sure you are polite and diplomatic when leaving, and be respectful of your former employer. You never know when one of your old coworkers could be your new boss!
BR,
Harikrishna Talent Circle HR Services Vadodara 9274541254
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