{"id":9929,"date":"2014-09-03T08:01:45","date_gmt":"2014-09-03T08:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stg-httpsdrpremcom-staging.kinsta.cloud\/life\/?p=9929"},"modified":"2020-08-31T07:05:43","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T07:05:43","slug":"crazy-quitting-day-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stg-httpsdrpremcom-staging.kinsta.cloud\/life\/crazy-quitting-day-job","title":{"rendered":"Are You Crazy for Quitting Your Day Job?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Worldwide, according to a Gallup poll<\/a> of 230,000 workers from 142 countries, there are two people who hate their jobs for every one person that loves his or her job. Only 13 percent of workers identify themselves as \u201cengaged,\u201d meaning that they like what they do. Sixty-three percent of people say that they\u2019re \u201cnot engaged,\u201d and 24 percent of people identify themselves as \u201cactively disengaged,\u201d which means that they actively cause difficulties for their co-workers and their managers.<\/p>\n

If you hate your job, you\u2019re certainly not alone, but would you be crazy to drop everything and quit? Should you walk in and resign right now, or should you come up with a plan to quit within the next few years? If you\u2019re wasting half of your waking hours in a job that you hate, then it\u2019s probably time for some radical change. Just make sure that you know where you\u2019re going before you hand in your resignation.<\/p>

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Should You Quit Your Job?<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s nice to have the attitude that if you quit your job, the universe will take care of you. However, for your own sake and for the benefit of those who love you, you need to think through a few important elements:<\/p>\n

Your finances.<\/strong> In today\u2019s economy, you\u2019ll wait an average of eight months to find a new job. Do you have enough money to cover your expenses for that long? Are you and your family willing to make drastic lifestyle changes to accommodate less cash flow while you figure things out? Do you have capital to start your own venture, or can you get a loan from a friend or family member?<\/p>\n

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Your emotional state.<\/strong> If your job is causing you so much stress that it\u2019s affecting your health and your important relationships, then it might be worthwhile to pull the plug. However, if you\u2019re just mildly annoyed and you think you can still hang in for a while, it might be smarter to stay while you think through your options.<\/p>\n

Your plan.<\/strong> Some people want to quit their jobs and start their own companies. Others want to quit and then travel for a while or stay at home for a while. If you have a plan that you\u2019ve carefully thought out, then you might be all right if you take the plunge now. Alternatively, if you only have a vague idea of what you\u2019ll do and how you\u2019ll feed yourself, then you should probably stay until you come up with a strategy.<\/p>

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Your loved ones.<\/strong> If you\u2019re single, then quitting your job only affects you. If you have a partner or kids, then your decision to quit could have a significant ripple effect. Don\u2019t let your partner push you into staying if you\u2019re utterly miserable, but take your family\u2019s feelings into consideration before suddenly giving your notice.<\/p>\n

Quit Slowly or Quit Now?<\/h2>\n

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Consider talking through your options with a licensed mental health counselor who has an MS in mental health counseling (to learn more about mental health issues in the U.S., visit this page<\/a>). Your mental health status could be having a negative impact on your current job, or be a negative factor in your next occupational endeavor. A mental health counselor will be able to point out issues you may have overlooked that are holding you back at work. You might also talk with a financial planner or accountant to get a realistic picture of your financial situation.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve decided that you want to quit, you need to set a timetable. Keep a few important things in mind while you\u2019re planning your departure:<\/p>\n