SHOULD I QUIT MY JOB DURING A RECESSION | I quit my job with no plan, should you?

[@JenniferBrick]

How many boxes did you check on should I quit your job quiz?

[@kayla3972]

1-4,7-8. 6 check marks. Thinking about when I want to put in my two weeks notice.

[@chasa08]

I'm at 5, and very decided on quitting. But have been looking for a job since May and haven't found one. At this point, I don't know if quitting will give me peace of mind or just replace it with worries on the mounting expenses I'll have if I still couldn't find a job for more than 6 months.

[@millsjb4201]

@@chasa08 I feel the same, It is easy to say look for a new job, but where are the jobs at nowadays?

[@joaquinben4458]

I feel the same!!!

[@joaquinben4458]

@@stldweller yeaaa!!! What type of work you do?

[@TheMichelex20]

I quit my decently paid job during the last recession in 2009. I have no regrets. I worked part time jobs, got my masters, and work in a meaningful line of work. I’ll be making bold moves in the upcoming year which may mean quitting my job. COVID has shown me as with the last recession that my personal well being is more important than any job.

[@JenniferBrick]

"My personal well being is more important than any job" < make that into a tshirt! 🙌🙌🙌

[@shirleykgreen9646]

Your well-being is your pride

[@GoingThroughTheMotions87]

I quit today. I am not even showing up to work until I typed my resignation letter and hand my badge this Friday. The environment is very toxic, extremely toxic. I had young professionals ten years my junior acting like clowns. The last straw was getting written up for not telling anyone I was using the restroom last week. The environment is that bad. I had to ask permission to use the restroom. I constantly was getting laughed at, bullied and always felt like an outcast. I am using all my unpaid time off, paid time off and vacation hours leading to Friday. It's a wrap. I have a nice nest egg and an guaranteed monthly income. I have interviews lined up this week and in two weeks, I will be working as a poll worker for additional income. I survived homelessness. I can definitely survive a pandemic. Thank you for your advice. I greatly appreciate it.

[@JenniferBrick]

Berlinda, I'm so glad you're liberating yourself from what sounds like a very toxic workplace for you! I love you're taking on work as a pool worker, it keeps some money coming in and helps tremendously with the election. That is so incredibly awesome. I know you're going to slay your interviews. I have a few videos that might help. Feel free to drop questions too, I'm happy to help. Sending many dream job vibes your way 🥰

[@adminmobile6975]

Yep that’s all the signs! I’m next

[@madsog1061]

"I survived homelessness, I can definitely survive a pandemic!" 💪 seriously, I'm saying this to myself now. I'm at the edge of handing my resignation letter to my toxic boss. 😭

[@findingdori442]

I’m proud of you for knowing to leave a toxic environment.

[@d.y.h.w.]

I'm about to do the same.

[@pp-mm9iw]

I walked out of my job today. I'm worried that I'm not worried! I have no back up, but for some reason I feel hopeful. Fingers crossed for the future.

[@elizaeri1295]

Hey...it's been 2 months...how are you doing now?

[@pp-mm9iw]

@@elizaeri1295 Hello Eliza, Thank you for your interest. They had rang me back after a couple of days to see if we can solve the matter. I accepted due to the current circumstances in life. It seemed to be the correct decision. However, I have reduced my hours so I have the time and brain power to put into a passion of mine and hopefully make a career of it.

[@elizaeri1295]

@@pp-mm9iw wow...there's similarity in our story, the only different is that I when I handed in my resignation letter, my superior asked me to go once I have a job but till now I never bother to apply for one. Anyway I'm glad you have time to pursue your interest. A job after all is part of life, not life itself. I wish all the best in whatever you're doing🙏

[@AdemirAlijagic]

I left my job a few months back and I would never imagine going back. Working freelance has brought me so much joy and freedom! I learn something new everyday and I feel purposeful. We only have one life we should enjoy it as much as possible :)

[@JenniferBrick]

I'm so glad you found joy in freelancing! I left corp to start my own business almost 2 years ago. It's fun, and not having a boss is great 😀 But it has its own challenges too. Did you always have the goal to freelance?

[@EliMagidsLuxuryHomes]

Quit if you are miserable-- Life is to short ! always great advice. JBTV quiz ! Love it !

[@JenniferBrick]

I totally agree!

[@millsjb4201]

And then live on what?

[@cantonio270]

I've been thinking about it alot for the last few years. I'm miserable at my current job and I think im about quit. I'm scared doing it during this pandemic but I feel like my mental health is not good right now. I'm hoping it's done by Nov 15 2020. I have no debt and a few thousand saved up that should help me during my search. 👍

[@toddgoogle4387]

@@millsjb4201 don’t quit unless you have enough money saved up. I did it a week ago because I knew I could finally do it. The company had me dreading turning on my PC. I was beyond depressed with the company and the micromanagement. There’s a new opportunity right around the corner.

[@brendaechols2228]

@@millsjb4201 her emergency fund

[@johnconnor210]

I'm the verge of quitting my job. But I have to admit I'm scared.

[@JenniferBrick]

Scott, I want you to ask yourself two questions: 1. What scares me most about quitting my job. Be super real in you answer (I won't make you share it!). Once you identify that root... 2. What is the worst case scenario, and how likely is it to happen. When we're about to make a big change, our brains will play the worst case scenarios. It's designed to protect us, but when you evaluate it, often it's not a likely outcome. Happy to dig in more if it helps :)

[@johnconnor210]

@@JenniferBrick what scares me the most is what my family is gonna think. I know there gonna come down on me for quitting. I wanna quit to go back to school. Also I'm scared about money I've been saving and I got a nice little stash put away but I know it won't last forever. I would like to find a part time job but with economy the way it is I know that's gonna be tough. That's what scares me the most.

[@JenniferBrick]

@@johnconnor210 it's so normal to worry about what our families will think; it's also very normal for those we love to try to protect us by keeping us in the same place (especially when it has a steady paycheck). I want you to consider a different perspective: what will your family think when you take the steps you really WANT to take and are successful? And more importantly, how will you feel. One of my closest friends just made the decision to go back to school to change her career as well, I'm going to encourage you to d the same thing I made her do. Calculate the ROI, and research alternatives. School obviously has costs, and you want to make sure that it will pay off. Often I hear people revert to school when they're stuck or unhappy, but it doesn't always solve the problem (and can create unnecessary debt). The parttime work landscape has definitely changed; but industry demands have shifted creating new opportunities. Think delivery, gig economy, these have trended upwards as our situation shifted. The universe is abundant my friend, trust in that.

[@johnconnor210]

@@JenniferBrick thanks for the advice I'm going to talk to family soon and let them know what my plans are. It's going to be tough but it must be done.

[@JenniferBrick]

@@johnconnor210 good luck! Keep me posted how it goes!

[@PurplePinkRed]

I've had plenty of people tell me not to quit my job before having something lined up. I've done it many times and I always get hired elsewhere. If you are stuck, just know you are valuable and plenty of companies would be far more grateful to have you! I currently have a "job", but it's casual and I'm getting no shifts anyway. It's better to keep it for a reference. The maximum time I was unemployed was six months, so I do agree that six months is an ideal amount of funds to have behind you 👍 Yes, most definitely make sure you subtly take your personal things and leave gracefully - You actually feel more proud in yourself 😊

[@JenniferBrick]

I love your point about knowing your value and that a lot of companies would be eager to hire you. And I feel a bit honored right now because you've commented on a few of my videos 🥰 thanks for binge watching my channel! If you have any video requests let me know.

[@FreyaGem]

Jeez, checked off 8 out of 10. The worst is waking up every single day and having to force your body to go to a place that you never want to see, set foot in, or think about ever again!

[@marcateyes87]

I just quit my job a few days ago because it’s too much drama I couldn’t do it anymore and I don’t have another job lined up. I’m going to use this time to relax I was going through hell. But I do have an emergency fund and this was an emergency my self worth was diminishing clocking in to that company everyday.

[@pukakeneki905]

marcateyes87 honey same, I can’t wait for next week to come and finally be free. To think it’s crazy to quit in times like this with the pandemic and recession and all, but I’m losing it & I need to take care of me & my mental health. It is okay to rest. I can’t wait to take control and take care of my body, work had me mentally and physically drained. I’m going to exercise and be fine as hell 💕

[@JenniferBrick]

I'm so proud of you for taking the step to protect your wellness. I have several job search videos, and a LinkedIn series you can dig into when you're ready to activate your search. In the meantime, enjoy your well deserved break!

[@AdemirAlijagic]

Congratulations! Your real life is starting :D !!!

[@AC-ri2ph]

my dumbass doesn’t have an emergency fund😭

[@marseilinkosasih8409]

Same here, i am thinking to quit my job next month. I was trying to hang on for months but the workplace is too much toxic for me and i do realize that affects my mental health and become more stress, oftenly panic attack and so on. I feel like people may tell me that im crazy quitting the job during this time but it is even crazier if i stay in the toxic place that could ruined me myself and my thoughts. For those who reading this, i am hoping we have wonderful life ahead! Thanks.

[@612-y1o]

I quit my job recently, it was becoming toxic & too the point where I hated to CLOCK in, I knew then it was time to walk away.... I don't have another job at the moment but I'm very happy at this moment...

[@JenniferBrick]

Leaving a toxic workplace feels like having a 1000lbs sack taken off your shoulders, doesn't it?

[@Marco98552]

I watch this video again and again. I've been thinking about it for a long time, because I don't like what I do in my job any more, even when my team Is good, the payment Is relatively well, and my boss is an excelent person. I have reached the point where I'm angry all the time, my stress and anxiety levels are high, my performance is getting worse (my own organization sucks) and the "homeoffice" has become the worst thing in my life. As you said, almost all the people I've talked to about quitting my job tell me to stay there untill I find another job, but the reality is that I don't whant another DeskJockey Job and I want to learn something new and not just work for money. But at the same time I'm scared of the future even when my finances are fine and I can live a year without working. I apologize if I wrote something wrong, I'm not a native english speaker.. Thank you very much for your words.

[@JenniferBrick]

Marco I'm so sorry you're going through this - and no need to apologize your English is probably better than mine :) Do you have any idea what you would want to do next? It sounds like financially you have run room, which is great, but what I would encourage you to do is get a bit of clarity, even if it's what you don't want. For example, you don't want to be a "desk jockey." What does this mean to you. What elements do you NOT want to do going forward. Does that make sense?

[@Marco98552]

@@JenniferBrick Hi Jennifer, thank you for taking time yo answer your followers. All your words make sense to me, in fact I changed my Job completely, I worked as engineer for oil industry projects traveling to diferent places of Mexico, and in an oportunity I had I took this Desk Jockey job in an insurance company, but the fact is that this Job Is not for me, all those reports, those infinite cases that never end, always working in an office, all of this waste all my energy and do not motivate me any more. I think I know what I don't like of this job, and I will work on what I would like to dedícate my time and energy in the future. Again, I appreciate your words and videos a lot.

[@friendlyfiresyeah]

this is exactly how I feel right now... how are you doing these days?

[@paolodecastro1982]

I wanted to quit my job...been with the company for 15 years.... I am experiencing sunday anxiety, faster hearbeat everyday before going to my workplace, my brain is restless im always thingking of my job even during my day offs. Theres no peace of mind adding that its pandemic season. Im just scared what will haopen to me, its hard to find a job nowadays

[@JenniferBrick]

I'm so sorry Paolo. In your industry ate there still new openings?

[@paolodecastro1982]

@@JenniferBrick ...yes theres a position that was being offered to me..but i thought accepting that will be a much more complicated... I am talking with my family about this...im just hoping that its time for me to quit my job...there will be another opportunity again

[@SuperNemmy]

I’ve never been fully happy. I’m a creative person in an office job. However it makes me stressed, blood pressure high, clients treat you like dirt but at least there was a small family unit in the people I worked with. Since someone has left and the pandemic has happened I do not feel welcome. I have illnesses and have expressed my concerns and I feel like every single person is against me. I have no one there anymore to be there for me, plus I am now doing the same thing over and over again but triple the amount of work. Mind numbing. I don’t have another job lined up but I don’t know how much more my mind can take. It’s hard to trust yourself that you’re in the right and doing nothing wrong when everyone is against you x

[@rashminayana5029]

I actually I did this twice. First after working for 11 years at straight, I felt really bored, tired & no energy to continue any more. At that time I took break extending up to 8 months. Second time it was due to a really toxic working environment with bad bosses. After 3 months of job search I could managed to land a job, however I only stayed with that company for a period 6 months & shifted to my current job which I'm in for almost an year now. I think having a strong rainy day fund is the most important thing. One must have at least 6-8 months worth of living or beyond. In my case I have a rainy day fund for 12 months, which I keep on expanding. I feel more & more people would have quit their jobs without another one lined up, if they had a strong rainy day fund. Life is too short to be miserable, to live in fear & to live in the feeling of stuck, especially for a job / boss you hate. This world is unimaginably bigger than the cubicle, the compartment, the meeting room, & the laptop screen you see more than 50, 60 hours per week. I'll not hesitate to do it again, if I have to.

[@bdamaster60]

This somewhat ties into whether you have 3-6 month cash reserves, but I think a big point missing from this list is: do you have major responsibilities/obligations whereby other people depend on your income? E.g. young children, unemployed spouse, care for elderly, perhaps have a mortgage, etc.

[@JenniferBrick]

This is an excellent point, because while *hopefully* having several months expenses covered would suffice, if it's not and it impacts more people that is a crucial consideration - and could be a highly determintal stressor during a job search. Thank you for adding it Brandon!

[@sandwich-breath]

I quit my job on Monday without having anything lined up. I’m leaving a basket of snakes of a job… so many problems and no solutions. It’s fine for a career change because the industry I’m in is toxic. Thanks for the great post!

[@jimgrabiak5381]

This didn't help me reach a decision per se, but it allowed me to at least finally breathe when thinking about it. Can't thank you enough!

[@alisha8807]

Ticked 5 boxes. Dying to simply quit. I know I may be jobless for the next few months, which I'm totally okay with. Just waiting for the travel and tourism industry to begin again so that I can go to what I love to do

[@JenniferBrick]

Travel + tourism has taken such a beating. I can't wait for COVID to be over and for it to bounce back (really I'm itching to travel!)

[@ellynfoster4440]

I quit my job as soon as I secured a part time job to at least cover rent and necessities.

[@RYS_2themoon]

I desperately want to quit my job. I have goals and things I want to meet and work on /plan for. Now I know I need money for some of the things that I want , but the problem is that me focusing on the money part isn’t really getting me any closer to them though. I have a few months worth of rent and bill saved up and I have some interviews possible ready. I’ve got options ... But the point is like I don’t feel like I’m advancing at this job, it’s such long hours and I feel like I’m trapped in a dungeon literally. The money’s decent I get paid every week . But at this point I barely get to even see the outside world. I’m trying to incorporate and manifest the life I want to live and don’t get me wrong I’ve done it on and off with work, such as working out and reading and finding out about myself , meditating, eating right , fasting , ifk shit that i wanna do that I know if I put my mind into it I’ll get results. But work has me so tired out most the time , I get off so late that I have /had no other choice but to get up even earlier and in the morning just to work out then I feel exhausted and I would just do everything I want while working . Do I quit now

[@norkak]

I checked 6 boxes. I quit my job 2 weeks ago, I'll work until 9/30. Haven't found anything yet, but I feel relieved somehow.

[@JenniferBrick]

Congrats in doing what's best for your overall wellness. Finding a job is harder because of COVID, but there is still a ton out there. Do you know what you'll be looking to do next?

[@JorgeGomez-bb9vg]

I have been in the same role for 8 years with no opportunities of growth. I am a desktop support engineer currently focused on leaving my job to better my skills in cloud computing and get certified and do hands on projects. My boss is a great guy but unfortunately due to budget constraints there’s no growth and no other opportunities within the company. I feel that having those 8 years on my resume with the same title is affecting my profile and i no longer feel passionate about what I do. I don’t have any offers in sight right now but I feel that focusing on myself 100 would be a great opportunity to get to learn new skills and look for other opportunities.

[@JenniferBrick]

It sounds like you're feeling really stuck right now. It's hard when companies are not in growth mode so the level up just isn't there no matter how awesome you are, and how easily you would land the opportunity. When I felt kinda stuck in my career I started personal projects like learning JavaScript and started a blog to keep growing, even though it was on my personal time - and it ended up help to get my career moving again. Keep searching; I think especially for those who are established and have so much expertise, which I imagine you do after 8 years, can get really far by focusing on LinkedIn for their job search strategy.

[@Nilbogiam]

I am so miserable at my job. I liked it at first but since cv19 I got moved to another area and these supervisors are so spiteful. A few co workers that got transfered got fired or quit. I feel like Im on borrowed time. Job hunting in NY is a pain.

[@JenniferBrick]

Things in NY are hard because of the restrictions and so many businesses have been hit hard. Sending positive career vibes your way!

[@charlesvictoria6800]

Felt like my 100 year old self went back in time and yelled within me to quit this job! Saved my life

[@JenniferBrick]

Haha *phew* thank goodness for your time traveling 100 year old self 😂

[@zingkhaiathan]

Quit my job as my boss is bully, no idea what to do next. Decided to move on with a huge debt and family to feed. Good luck to me !

[@5pctLowBattery]

Good luck. I did the same. Eek 😬🙏

[@kayla3972]

My job is dead end. No advancement. I'm an operator at a big software company. I have no desire to be a technician or work in sales. I'm working from home and I'm blessed to still have a job but I'm so over it. Draining, I take up to 350+ calls a day, dealing with pissed customers and having to be repeat myself all day long is so irritating. I've been working here for over two years. Desk jobs are so bad for your health too. Thinking about my next move.

[@JenniferBrick]

I worked Help Desk early in my career. It's so hard, hats off to you... The great thing about it is it is a great stepping stone in tech. The skills you gain stage you for roles in professional services, training, and there are non sales roles like client success too. Do you have any opportunity to transition at your current company?

[@kayla3972]

@@JenniferBrick thanks 😊. I could transition but I'm not interested in the jobs they have available. I need to spend time to find my passion but working 40hrs a week is exhausting. I'll be searching for my purpose when I leave. I'm financially ok to do so right now.

[@JenniferBrick]

Tracy Timm has a KZbin channel here (and a podcast), and her expertise is in helping people gain career clarity. When you're ready to start figuring it out, I vouch for her awesomeness!

[@kayla3972]

@@JenniferBrick thanks for recommending Tracy's channel, her videos are very helpful. Much appreciated!! 😊

[@always_spring1735]

I have a “good” job but isn’t making any upward mobility and it’s stressful. My pension is vested!! And I have 95k saved! I plan on quitting my job when I have to return which is in August. I do have a teenager but I’m gambling on myself to get another job or become an entrepreneur. I also have a college degree. I’m just tired of being scared!!!also my home is paid for so I think it’s the perfect time to do something new!!!

[@JenniferBrick]

Sounds like youre on the path to readiness for a change! I'm excited for you! Are you active in your search now?

[@always_spring1735]

Jennifer Brick yes! I’m currently trying to find a new home, start my own business and quit! I’m scared but this pandemic has made me want to change my life because I haven’t seen ANY real growth in years, just comfort.

[@vienna5953]

Funny enough, your personal example is exactly the predicament I’m in right now. I’m working at a recruitment agency and absolutely hate the work, but enjoy the company and people I work with. Unfortunately there aren’t opportunities to work other roles in the company though

[@JenniferBrick]

You are me 11 years ago! It's so hard when you work with great people. It's there a role you're feeling drawn to?

[@vienna5953]

Jennifer Brick I’ve been looking into in-house recruiting and HR actually since I mostly just dislike the sales aspect of my current role. The agency role has been a great first role out of college type of opportunity but I’m ready to move on

[@JenniferBrick]

@@vienna5953 I know a ton of inhouse recruiters and HRBPs started in the agency world. Have you done research to see what companies in your area have people who walked that path? They'll be more likely to get how valuable experience as an agency recruiter is (since they have it). In LinkedIn advanced search, look for people with the title you want, and previous company start with the big and local firms. Reach out to them. Even if they're not hiring right now, they may be great resources in your search.

[@steeldriver1776]

Started looking for the dream job over 24 months ago. I hate hate hate my current job and finally found the one. I'm walking out that door for the last time in 25 minutes!!!!

[@JenniferBrick]

YAAAYY!!! Congrats! How are you celebrating?

[@steeldriver1776]

@@JenniferBrick I've got a few days off before starting the new one. I'm going to ride my Harley through the Blue Ridge Mountains.

[@yazmeister93]

I started a new job 6 weeks ago and I ended up quitting. I ended up in the situation where I felt I was forced to choose between my family and my career due to COVID and that was an unacceptable situation to be in. As well as dreading the work, I was dealing with that. So I ended up resigning. It’s sad really.

[@JenniferBrick]

I'm so sorry you experienced that yazmeister. Too many people are having to make impossible decisions between professional and financial health and physical health and it's not fair.

[@onthatilemashao2450]

I'm with you there. I'm going through the same thing. I have to choose between feeding my family and my mental health

[@JenniferBrick]

@@onthatilemashao2450 that's an impossible choice no one should have to make. Sending you so many positive vibes for abundance and success.

[@AdemirAlijagic]

I would have made the same decision :) Family first! You rock 😇

[@RookieRoost]

I quit a couple of weeks ago! Life's too short to keep the safe, easy, MISERABLE job.

[@JenniferBrick]

Congrats on choosing happiness!! How good did it feel?

[@RookieRoost]

@@JenniferBrick . Like a huuuge weight lifted, instantly. I'm finally doing the work I need to be doing :)

[@JenniferBrick]

@@RookieRoost sooo happy for you! How are you celebrating this career transformation?

[@RookieRoost]

@@JenniferBrick . By working my ass off! Honestly, I love to work - the work just needs to mean something to me. Step 2 will be getting paid for it, but I'm confident that will come. It feels great to be to get back to where I left off with a project without having to switch gears every day to and from "job mode" and back to "real work mode," if you know what I mean.

[@tamiamurray5317]

I checked 9 out of ten and of course my big things are: I'm not a quitter, what will my family think and I have no savings and how will I survive. Job searching is hard due to overtime, and working 6 days straight. With this job I would need to work 180 days instead of have 90 days of savings. I feel I don't have time left.

[@TheCelmap]

Why don't you have savings if you work that much?

[@AgnesMann]

I’m actually thinking to hand my notice and have no job lined up.

[@Julia-us1nu]

Did you give your notice?

[@AgnesMann]

@@Julia-us1nu yes and I found new job as well

[@flowerbloom5782]

To be honest my job is great but not for what I want to do or goals for the future. Jobs will be dreadful but that’s every job. I just feel like if I stay that I will get stuck and stagnate into this job. It’s just I am young and I want to work at a place that is related to my field. I also really really miss school. Remote seems interesting for me too. I don’t also want to work with customer service, I dread customers haha 😂

[@ariklinkman293]

Jen from a recruiting perspective is it well received you left a job because it was simply no longer a good fit for you? Needed time to develop yourself and find the right opportunity? This is me not having a job lined up before Quitting

[@dynamitestacey2230]

This is me as well Ari, how did you make out? I wish you all the best with whatever next steps you decide on taking.

[@maybeitsasecret]

I've been wanting to quit my job even before the pandemic. I have to admit I've been putting it off because I'm scared and adding the anxieties of this pandemic hasn't helped one bit. My current job allows us to work safely from home, will the next job allow me to do this? How long would it take me to even find a job right now? I have no idea what I'd do if me or a family member gets a bad case of the virus while I'm unemployed with no health insurance. There are so many unknowns that come into play now with the coronavirus.

[@JenniferBrick]

The pandemic has made everything less predictable. I have a few clients who have accepted new roles and had to navigate the pandemic safety conversations - including one who turned down a role because she has risk factors and the company was lead by a COVID denier!

[@friendlyfiresyeah]

Thanks for the video. I feel extremely burnt out and the job itself is a dead end. It'd be ideal if i can move to another job but now that I feel so burnt out that I can't think about going through the interview and preparation etc. it just seems daunting to me at this point. Would I just quit and rest? I don't know i still am on the fence for some reason...

[@oExCLuZiVeZo]

I quit. My old job was milking the employees and basically permitting customers to abuse us. Idk what’s going to happen but I’m not going to have tears rolling down my face at work and get called unprofessional. We’ll see what happens. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@JenniferBrick]

Good for you for prioritizing yourself over what sounds like a toxic workplace. No one should be abused at work - or anywhere.

[@oExCLuZiVeZo]

Update... got an internship paying almost double and it’s in my field.

[@JenniferBrick]

@@oExCLuZiVeZo AHHHH!!! CONGRATS!! So excited for you!

[@space_cowboy_6]

I started a new job 3 months ago but is not what I expected. Besides the fact that I dont like what Im doing, I've been working 10+ hours per day, also I recived no training so it has been way to stressfull... I thinking of quitting today but Im scared..

[@blackdragon9001]

I really want to quit but i scared what people might say im a loser because of unemployment but in mean time im thinking about starting a business as food seller at school to school

[@mattpryokra2245]

I did, BEST choice ever 🙂

[@JenniferBrick]

Yasss!! When did you quit?

[@ChynaCosmicCabuki]

This video is for me! I’m sitting here right now ready to walk off! 😤

[@JenniferBrick]

Don't leave me in suspense, Chyna! What action are you taking next?

[@rachelledianne8475]

Did u leave????

[@ChynaCosmicCabuki]

Rachelle Dianne girlllllll no... sitting here right now working on my resume 🤣... I did launch my own cosmetic line so I can get the hell out b4 winter

[@lacigalvanssleepmeditation8160]

There’s always a way to make money, people forget that.

[@kolabrou]

I love my job, but i want to quit because i don’t get on well with my manager.

[@ms_bliss444]

What are the top challenges with freelancing?

[@brandonclum2395]

Checked all but 1! It's time. I'm in the process of starting my own company but could take 3 months to get certed from the state. Do I just quit and focus on that or do I keep my job or find something that I can do to fill the void?

[@JenniferBrick]

Brandon I'm so sorry I typed a reply on my phone and it clearly didn't post! The answer is, it depends. First thing you need to consider is your finances. Can you go 6 months without a paycheck? If you would get an in between job, consider if that has lead time; if you're considering a gig-economy hustle (like Instacart or Lyft), take profitability into consideration. If you have the resources and something to do in between, and especially if you have the resources to last and to cushion you while you start your company you're in a solid place to make a jump IF you decide it's the right move for you. I've made the jump multiple times, and I believe the universe has our backs. But I also know that the universe doesn't always optimize timing and rent/mortgage payments need to be made.

[@Gfield-rz3li]

I recently quit my last job because they asked me to do something unethical. Now how should I explain that during my next interview opportunity?

[@rocioortizsepulveda3912]

This is a really good question! I’m in the same position. I don’t really know how to explain this properly in an interview

[@JenniferBrick]

Sorry I'm so late replying to you! When you leave for ethical reasons you can usually get away with a generic, "I realized the company wasn't a fit for what I was looking for and decide to leave to focus on finding the right one." Some companies will prod, 'Why wasn't it a fit." In this case I would still try to stay generic and say something along the lines of, "I realized there was a misalignment in values." At this point you can redirect, "From your website, I know values are important to [the company name], and the value of [insert one] really resonates with me." This turns it to them and their company. If they keep pushing, it gets delicate, especially if your separation agreement includes a non-disparagement. I haven't met a hiring manager who would push beyond, "I had ethical concerns." You don't want to go straight to saying ethical concerns because you likely can't give specifics (and nor should you, especially in an interview), and it may cause alarm. When you lead in with bad fit and you chose to leave, to misalignment of values and then say ethics if really pushed it will tell them two things: you take confidentiality seriously and are not disparaging your former company at the drop of a hat, and that doing the right thing is important to you. I hope that helps - though with this comment being a few weeks old I hope you got through it and have a new dream job!

[@ladepays4285]

this is me right now i am at almost fifth month at job my team and work environment are all good but i think I am the problem and I just want to quit because I feel that I am letting them down. I don't know what to do anymore because I am also a part of mid project right now😢 this is my first job and I am really scared of quitting

[@JenniferBrick]

Why do you think you are the problem, Lade?

[@ladepays4285]

@@JenniferBrick because of lack of skillset that needs to be in the job. I don't think I am not fit for it.

[@JenniferBrick]

They knew where you were at when they hired you. Big challenge lead to big growth. Have they been helpful when you've felt over your head?

[@soulseeker1651]

I work as a chemist for an inspection company. I work 12 hours a day 5 days a week. I get paid 24 an hour but all my money is going to rent. My work place is toxic af. Three months ago they changed my schedule to 12pm to 12 am. I don't want to do this anymore. There is nothing to do really, i am not really gaining any new skills. I was going to quit but than covide happend. Thing is I have a chemical engineering degree but there aren't any jobs, unless you have 10 years experience. It's sucking my soul and no one gets it, I am miserable. My lease expired last week but now it becomes month to month and more expensive. Worst case scenario I quit, I go back to parents house and make money for my car payment via instacart. Honestly someone give me advice because I hate this job :'( not to mention it's not safe and everyday I am exposed to covid because my company is too damn cheap to enforce social distancing and coworkers refuse to wear masks.

[@jr3753]

I'm on the same boat but I don't have a degree or family to fall back to for help. I would kill to be in your position and I would go for it. You cannot put a dollar amount on your health or the time you lost suffering at that job. I work 12 hour night graveyard shift for a company that's doing pretty good right but the last year it has really crushed my soul. I miss having a good nights sleep the most and enjoying my mornings.

[@JenniferBrick]

I can't tell you what to do, you need to find that answer within you... But consider the risks vs. reward. In your comment you describe risks to you physical and psychological safety. Are you in touch with friends you studied with. Are they in companies or following paths that interest you? Also consider experience requirements may shift because of the economy. No matter what you do, it's great your parents are supportive and you have that safety net. Not everyone does, and knowing you CAN leave will make you bolder in whatever decision you make 💜

[@soulseeker1651]

@@JenniferBrick UPDATE: I quit that job in Septembe. Got a new one that pays more, thats closer to my family and the cost of living in the city is cheaper than the last job's city. Im meh, I feel burnt out after a month tbh. I was happier doing instacart and doordash during the gap between jobs tbh.

[@JenniferBrick]

@@soulseeker1651 I'm glad you got out and found your way to more pay closer to your fam... but not that you're not loving it. What did you like about Instacart/Door Dash? Do you see yourself maybe transitioning to freelancing?

[@soulseeker1651]

@@JenniferBrick I love the freedom. The ease of mind. I could go to work whenever I want. I wasn't on call or got stressed out. The thing is I didn't go to University to get an engineering degree to do gig work and live at my parents house. If I could find something I could do where I was in control and it pays my rent, and I dont have to deal with petty managers and coworkers, I would. But don't know what it is I can do with a chemica engineering degree. Looking into exploring coding on the side or something.

[@sadiaswr]

Maybe there is a video on this but what if you barely stayed a year and want to quit

[@P4uLy-u4w]

so for the rest of us with no savings, no fancy college degrees and no Mommy and Daddy to come home to - DO NOT QUIT!

[@tkdwarriors2]

just sent my resignation. hope i did the right thing

[@JenniferBrick]

Take a deep breath. It's going to work out, the universe has your back, my friend. Take a hot minute and enjoy the nothingness.

[@tkdwarriors2]

@@JenniferBrick i work in a call center industry.. I was happy with my job for the past 3 years.. but pandemic started.. i was transferred to a different department.. and ever since that happen.. it all started going downhill for me... my workload is 3 times harder than my previous department.. my bosses need exorcism... i was depressed..and always dreaded going to work every single day in this new department.. I get reprimanded by my bosses most of the time.. they set unrealistic targets...... i have enough savings for at least 7 years.. I am 25 yrs old and have no responsibility like family..... I would now be taking this leap of faith.... I just sent my email to my boss for my notice of resignation.... I broke down in tears yesterday after sending my email.. hopefully It was the right decision during this pandemic era... I will be pursuing a work from home type of job or freelancing instead

[@Hitomiaka]

Everything is wrong. The owner of the business I work at doesn't have any plan for me to advance. I'm not valued. I haven't seen a raise. I don't have much if any time to job search, but I am studying to get my personal fitness training certification. I want to quit but I only have 20k in savings. I'm afraid but so stressed out

[@JenniferBrick]

I tried to reply on my phone and it didn't post - so apologies for the delay! The good news: you have a buffer zone. I don't know what that amount means in context of your life or how long it would give you run room before you would have financial concerns. It sounds like you're on track to your next step through your personal fitness training certification; how long do you have before you obtain it? Do you have the option of getting a role inbetween if you did leave?

[@thenovemberletter2959]

hi jennifer, i just came across your video. I quit my job last year from audit field. Long hours work. Saturday sunday work without getting any pay. Jump to other work but only last about 3 month. I quit as my Head of department always call me to come into her office just to talk bad about other. After 4 month i been offer new job which i applied for communication and PR but they only told me i will doing sell after i sign offer letter. I quit after one day. Tbh when i go to the company i feel suffocating, anxiety and panic. To be exact i hate the feeling in the office itself. Do you know how to overcome this? does it means i burn out from the past toxic environment? Thank you in advanced.

[@thenovemberletter2959]

Sorry for bad english. It not my primary language.

[@anjoi2528]

@jennifer I love your videos, keep it up!

[@JenniferBrick]

That makes me so happy to hear 😀 If you ever have any requests lmk!

[@coreyanderson1457]

Hope she doesn't mind me saying, but I think she looks like the actress Carole Lombard.

[@JenniferBrick]

Who, me??? I admit I had to Google Carole Lombard, but if you are saying I strike any resemblance this is the best compliment I have received all year.

[@dabznslugg9492]

Making good money just don’t like my schedule they changed it ima quit I got a good apartment price thanks to covid

[@richardc3319]

I checked all😥

[@hanifjones4914]

I checked 6. Damn

[@JenniferBrick]

What's your next step going to be?

[@hanifjones4914]

I've never done this before actually. I grew up with the old fashioned, stay no matter how miserable

[@hanifjones4914]

Even feels weird thinking about it

[@JenniferBrick]

Staying no matter how miserable is an option. It's it the option you want?

[@blubberbun]

Its always wise to wait until you have another job in line or you will wait months until one will pop up

[@JenniferBrick]

The main benefits most people get from having a job is a perception booster and leverage in their search, however can be obtained if one is between roles. I do agree, it's preferable for most people in most circumstances to find a new job before they hand in their notice, but it's not always possible across all situations.

[@avery3416]

Nah you’ll get by, as long as you are not in debt

[@cythefox7510]

I’m quitting my job because I have been asking for over a year for bigger opportunities and never received what I needed in order to truly thrive with my technical skills. I did have one opportunity to lead, but it was not in a role or assignment I expected. And I need to admit that I did not perform as well as I thought I would. Following that, they tried to put me in a position where I knew I would not grow for an entire year, based on what the assignment was. This happened twice. They then told me, oh yeah, a junior can do this. And this was at the height of the pandemic when we didn’t know to wear masks yet. They wanted me to travel during that. I felt so insulted. They did come up with some extra tasks for me, but that’s exactly how they felt. Extra. It did not feel meaningful. While I was picking up some skills that made me feel more well-rounded, I wasn’t doing what I felt I needed to do most. So now, I’m pursuing some temp/contract positions, aimed at giving me a shot at big roles while giving me what I need to get through the rest of the pandemic. This will also give me time to explore and find out what to do. Then I plan to move down south where property is $100,000+ cheaper and gives you twice as much space, if that option becomes realistic. I need some motivation. My last day tomorrow, and the month of October, might be very tough for me. But I know I can get through this.

[@JenniferBrick]

It sucks that your company hasn't been giving you the opportunities you want - remember it's their loss that they didn't accept all of the awesomeness you have to offer. And you came to the right place for a pep talk :D I know these big life changes are terrifying. Its uncomfortable AF. But that's a good thing. No transformation is ever comfortable, and when you shake things up they will be rearranged and you'll be better, strong, and more awesome on the other side of it. I have homework for you today. And I want you to tell me when you've done it (you don't have to share the actual work just let me know you did the work): I want you to make a list of why you are exceptional and why a company would be mad to not hire you. What makes you stand out? Think about things you're naturally great at, the things coworkers would come to you for help, or when shit went sideways you would be the person your boss goes to. Also consider the things you LOVE doing. What aspects of your role could you do all day? This list is going to be the foundation of your job search - and after what youve been through its going to be the first step in rebuilding your confidence in yourself. You need to bring that energy into whatever happens next. No matter what, know one thing: your success is inevitable.

[@almasbashir1463]

No, dnt !

[@sneraman]

I am about to resign in the next hour.

[@viliinaj7531]

Just did. It was probably stupid. Do I care? Not really.

[@JenniferBrick]

How are you feeling now that you've had a few days for it to settle in?

[@viliinaj7531]

@@JenniferBrick Well, I had a job interview lined up before i quit and I really put my all into it and I'm starting next Monday! But since my education is still very basic, it's not like a hard-to-get position but still a lot for me. I was a little nervous about what my family and others might think when I quit a job after six days and went back to just being unemployed... luckily they didnt really make it that much of a big deal, I mean after all it wasnt really the job for me so we would've just been wasting everyone's time 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@jasonmccord7507]

5 boxes

[@bogdanoleinikov8002]

I dont have a job why am I watching this?

[@JenniferBrick]

Making sure you made the right choice?

[@humana8856]

😂😂😂😂

[@pukakeneki905]

If you check 1 like what’s the point of the others?

[@JenniferBrick]

We're all different, just one of these may not be enough for some people when they weight the risk/reward. Or checking multiple can help people see how much they need to exit. Also I like making quizzes in my video :)

[@jolopones]

I ticked 6 boxes

[@jolopones]

I feel powerless. even if I wanted to quit, my pride wouldn't let me

[@JenniferBrick]

What about your pride would be impacted if you quit?

[@jolopones]

@@JenniferBrick we are short-staffed here at the office, I'd be an asshole if I leave, pride would call me a quitter.

[@emilioperezjr0]

4 years ago I had quit a job that paid me $12 an hour because as a disabled employee they never saw my potential and denied me a promotion three times at this point I became severely depressed my mom had passed away and I had thoughts of suicide and I continue to work for my other boss doesn't pay that much and who has tons of issues I almost quit that job after my boss called me a headache because I got sick with COVID my boss denied my resignation time convinced me to stay

[@JenniferBrick]

I'm sorry you've been through so much Emilio.

[@SahilSaini-nc2kr]

I want to buy house otherwise I will kick job as well my boss ass ...

[@JenniferBrick]

Please don't kick any asses... violence is never the answer

[@alexwells0815]

You should never quit without a plan period.

[@JenniferBrick]

What make you think there are zero situations where someone should quit before they have another job?

[@cge5769]

This is terrible advice. Quitting without another job is career suicide and will ruin your finances. Many people who can quit have a spouse or lots of money. Look for a job first and get that offer.