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Generally, never quit before having a new job accepted. Sticking out awful scenarios is a thing, unfortunately. Hiring managers/committees can discard applicant
by ianai 4y ago
Generally, never quit before having a new job accepted. Sticking out awful scenarios is a thing, unfortunately. Hiring managers/committees can discard applicants just for having job lapses. (Not saying they should just that it’s a danger.)
One thing that finally did it for me in a similarly awful situation was I took an immediate two week vacation. I spent that time resting (for 1-2 days) and applying for work. That included doing a drastic rewrite of my resume and how I presented myself to positions. Write detailed cover letters after finding out what places needed to see in them. It took time but I started in a new job in about 4 months.
- madelyn-goodman 4y agoThis is really excellent advice. As someone who just did a career transition quitting my old job without a new one lined up, I can say that there's no guarantee (and even more-so in this economy) that you will get a new job any time soon. If energy for applying to new jobs is your problem (which I can definitely relate to) tackle that head on. One note is that, unless it's your dream job, I wouldn't waste your time on cover letters. It's a numbers game so try and get as many applications out as you can and don't be afraid to just mindlessly send out resumes.
- ianai 4y agoFor programming it’s probably more important to practice leetcode and the interview prep. But that’s stuff to take some time research. Depends on what makes sense for OP. Also, banks are just awful towards their tech workers as banks consider tech a cost center. (Which is ridiculous, but still a reality.)
- madelyn-goodman 4y agoOh 100% a hugely valuable use of time would be to hammer at leetcode questions. It's annoying and not useful for your real life, but if you can do those questions in your sleep you can ace most technical interviews.