Am I insane for doing this?

sound_wave

Hi all,
I have been in the same job now for a year and a bit and I'm thinking of handing in my notice and moving back home to Cork. Am I insane to do this now in the current economic climate? I know its probably me feeling scared or apprehensive about finding a new job but I really need to get out of where I am at the moment. I have asked to move to a different department but that could take a number of months.

Just looking for some feedback.

Thanks

jhegarty

what sort of work do you do ?

sound_wave

I.T Quality Assurance since I started in the job a year ago.

jhegarty

get a job first , then quit

sound_wave

I could do that alright, however I was thinking that since I have to give a months notice I would look for a job while I am serving that time.

I also want to get out of the QA field. Its as boring as muck

axel rose

Do you have to do it right now? I assume that you are focusing on the quality of life aspect rather than a career move.

Personally I would do it one step at a time, I would look for a job first. If you get one straight away-great! Its just a case of handing in your notice and packing a bag. If its not so easy then at least you have money coming in and a plan in place. You would be taking a big risk if you just walked.

I wouldnt rush into anything, the reality of being stuck in your home town, living with the parents, broke and no job does not sound too appealing to me.

Despite that horrible picture I really do hope it works out for you. Best of luck!

sound_wave

Axle:
I could stick it out another month at the most I think. You raise a few good points. Its true that if I do get a job I can just hand in the notice and take off home. Its time to dust off the CV me thinks and get searching.

Dave!

I'd certainly be apprehensive about leaving a job at the moment... Indeed, I hate my part-time job (I'm a student), and would love to leave, but alas there are thousands of students out there also looking for jobs, but currently unemployed. I don't think the chances of me getting another would be very high.

OP have you actually looked around for a new job? Like are there any advertised in the field that you're interested in? That would be a start If there are jobs advertised then perhaps you could quit, but tbh I'd still stay in the job and send out CVs in the meantime. Hopefully the other company would be willing to wait the month for you to see out your notice, or your current company might be willing to let you work a shorter notice, eg. 2 weeks. Depending on the field, there's probably a sh*t load of people waiting for your job anyway.

yop

You would be off your head lad, in the IT sector myself and could be out of work within the month and only options for someone here in Mayo is to go to Dublin for jobs at the moment or the UK contracting so personally if I was you I would stick it out for a while.

AARRRGH

Will you be going home to live with your folks, i.e. little to no living expenses?

If so, and if you are unhappy in your job and unhappy with your life, I don't see a problem with you giving your notice and spending a few months at home figuring out what you want to do. You should be able to claim the dole (after 9 weeks) and you might be able to do some FAS courses.

I would be prepared for a good few months of unemployment though!

Eoin

AARRRGH wrote: »

Will you be going home to live with your folks, i.e. little to no living expenses?

If so, and if you are unhappy in your job and unhappy with your life, I don't see a problem with you giving your notice and spending a few months at home figuring out what you want to do. You should be able to claim the dole (after 9 weeks) and you might be able to do some FAS courses.

I would be prepared for a good few months of unemployment though!

Can you claim the dole if you choose to give up your job?

sound_wave - when I was looking for a new job the year before last, it took me about 5/6 months before I found the job I was looking for. It's taken colleagues of mine over a year in some cases. The longer you are out of work, the more likely you are to take the first thing that comes along, which means a good chance of having to compromise too much, and you could end up in the same boat.

I think for most people in IT, the days of being able to find a job you like within a few weeks are over.

AARRRGH

eoin wrote: »

Can you claim the dole if you choose to give up your job?

Yeah, but not for 9 weeks.