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This question depends very much on WHETHER OR NOT THE NEXT JOB IS ALREADY LINED UP. If I don't have to worry about my unemployment, then for two months I would

This question depends very much on WHETHER OR NOT THE NEXT JOB IS ALREADY LINED UP. If I don't have to worry about my unemployment, then for two months I would spend more time with my family and on personal interests that refresh my mind and spirit. Otherwise, I would spend the two months networking and interviewing toward the next job. A job hunt IS a full-time job. Quite frankly, a more time-consuming and stressful job than being a computer programmer is.

tubbs 8y ago
This is myself as well. I'm still working the job that I got right out of college. Even though I'm confident in my networking and programming ability, I would still be panicked into finding my next job immediately. If I had my next job lined up, however, I would be visiting family and friends, and likely traveling any practicing my photography. You're not offered that kind of extended leave often - I would certainly take advantage of it.
ghaff 8y ago
Don't you read posts here? If you have a pulse you send an email or two and have a new FAANG job paying $400K in a couple days. </s> Somewhat annoyingly (but not really), the one time I had 6 weeks or so off I did spend it job hunting. [This was during dot-bomb by way of context.] Somewhat annoyingly because the conversation I had with a company owner I knew literally about a couple of days after I was laid off led to an eventual job offer at the small company. But, of course, I didn't know that at the time. And the job after that was the usual case of "How soon can you start?" If I knew I'd have a couple months off, I'd quickly book tickets to someplace I wanted to take an extended vacation to.
- malvosenior 8y ago
  > And the job after that was the usual case of "How soon can you start?" That's when I would normally say that I've been planning a trip so I can start in 2 months. Then you can relax with your next role lined up. It actually works really well for negotiation too. While interviewing say that you've been planning a trip/something else and that you weren't even really looking for a job but the position you're talking about was so interesting you thought it was worth exploring. That helps because it gives the appearance of: 1. Not being under financial pressure 2. Having many options for employment that you can choose at will Both are very helpful when negotiating. High end individuals usually won't have to rush into a new job right away and will often do some intercontinental travel or large personal project between roles.
  - ghaff 8y ago
    That's all fair. But, in this case, it was a role that was created specifically for me and they really did want me to get started right away. And I did somewhat split the difference. I had drawn up a short list of vacation spots and, as soon as I got confirmation of the offer, I booked a trip for 2-3 weeks.So it's not like I started the next day. (I also needed to ramp down in my then current position.)
52-6F-62 8y ago
I’m with this one. I’ve been out of work for an extended period previously. It’s very stressful. If it was with another job lined up, and I had money... oh I’d travel (still dream about Hawaii most nights since visiting. Ridiculous.), read, learn something, visit my family (rural ON), visit my girlfriends family (BC/the island), exercise and sleep long. Probably indulge in video games because I don’t often. Yeah. Now I’m dreaming about two months off. If money’s not a problem, then enjoy your reclaimed time OP.
leesec 8y ago
Well he said "between jobs", implying he already has another job.

tubbs 8y ago

This is myself as well. I'm still working the job that I got right out of college. Even though I'm confident in my networking and programming ability, I would still be panicked into finding my next job immediately. If I had my next job lined up, however, I would be visiting family and friends, and likely traveling any practicing my photography. You're not offered that kind of extended leave often - I would certainly take advantage of it.

ghaff 8y ago

Don't you read posts here? If you have a pulse you send an email or two and have a new FAANG job paying $400K in a couple days. </s> Somewhat annoyingly (but not really), the one time I had 6 weeks or so off I did spend it job hunting. [This was during dot-bomb by way of context.] Somewhat annoyingly because the conversation I had with a company owner I knew literally about a couple of days after I was laid off led to an eventual job offer at the small company. But, of course, I didn't know that at the time. And the job after that was the usual case of "How soon can you start?" If I knew I'd have a couple months off, I'd quickly book tickets to someplace I wanted to take an extended vacation to.

malvosenior 8y ago
> And the job after that was the usual case of "How soon can you start?" That's when I would normally say that I've been planning a trip so I can start in 2 months. Then you can relax with your next role lined up. It actually works really well for negotiation too. While interviewing say that you've been planning a trip/something else and that you weren't even really looking for a job but the position you're talking about was so interesting you thought it was worth exploring. That helps because it gives the appearance of: 1. Not being under financial pressure 2. Having many options for employment that you can choose at will Both are very helpful when negotiating. High end individuals usually won't have to rush into a new job right away and will often do some intercontinental travel or large personal project between roles.
- ghaff 8y ago
  That's all fair. But, in this case, it was a role that was created specifically for me and they really did want me to get started right away. And I did somewhat split the difference. I had drawn up a short list of vacation spots and, as soon as I got confirmation of the offer, I booked a trip for 2-3 weeks.So it's not like I started the next day. (I also needed to ramp down in my then current position.)

52-6F-62 8y ago

I’m with this one. I’ve been out of work for an extended period previously. It’s very stressful. If it was with another job lined up, and I had money... oh I’d travel (still dream about Hawaii most nights since visiting. Ridiculous.), read, learn something, visit my family (rural ON), visit my girlfriends family (BC/the island), exercise and sleep long. Probably indulge in video games because I don’t often. Yeah. Now I’m dreaming about two months off. If money’s not a problem, then enjoy your reclaimed time OP.

leesec 8y ago

Well he said "between jobs", implying he already has another job.