I want to quit my job and take a break.
I Have been contemplating to do the same for almost an year but decided not to do it. So many things have happened since then
Reason I want to quit is I don't feel like working , feeling bored and work doesn't interest me that much.
I want to take a break chill for a bit but don't have guts to do the same considering market conditions ( what if I don't get a job when I am back in the market😅)
Please give any advice on how to tackle this situation or if someone has gone through the same, would love to hear your experience.
Also how is the product hiring currently in India?
PS: I do have a good runway for 4-5 months considering all expenses but I am scared to take the step
Hey, my 2 rupees:
There is no right reason to quit, nor is there is a wrong motivating to want something. But it's imp to know why you feel so because then you can work on that aspect of yourself.
I do agree with the comments that 4 -5 months buffer is short - it takes about 4 -12 months to convert a job (unless you are not very picky).
Taking a break is a luxury - use it wisely :)
Great comment
Nicely elaborated, @Manic. I was in the boat of wanting to run away. Still sometimes feel that way but figured that it was only because of some drastic changes at work due to a new boss who has zero prioritization, says yes to everything the management says and wants the output from the team yesterday. I know I have to quit the boss, so will see if I can do that internally else have already started looking out. Quickly realized that the market is brutal right now - ghost postings, no calls even with solid referrals, and lack of roles that I’m interested in and have skills for.
I was planning to quit and chill for a few months with a 3 yr runway including emergency. Glad I didn’t coz it would have gotten frustrating very quickly for me.
@sturdysail30 However, if you actually just want to quit to focus on things in life like health, family, passions, interests etc, that’s totally fair but you will need a lot more than 4-5 months. Else you will have to keep applying from now to land something by the time your break is over and stressing over getting a job during a break will not be fun.
Suggestions -
What’s your YoE? Anything above director of products -> market is bad. Stay put. Jr roles there is still some
TLDr - Better to stay than be in this market. However bad org or team or your motivation ia
I have ti have total 5 yrs of exp, with 3 in product and 2 in BA. I would be targeting PM2 sort of roles if I decide to start applying
There are such openings but you can’t be super choosy. Best is to apply while on the job and not take a break. Gives you more freedom and mind space to choose the right next role vs doing under pressure of hunting with no job in hand
4-5 months runway is less. Keep a separate emergency fund and atleast a year of runway
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