Taking a risk

[ArcturisParticipant 2819]

Evening Gents;

Quick back story – I live in the UK. Currently in the Midlands. Moved up this way for Cupcake. Been free since Dec, 17.

I have a well paid job, but it’s SUCH A SMALL COMPANY the opportunity for career development is non-existant. I’m only 27 and am ready for my HARD WORK days – I’m ready to develop and EARN.

I’ve been job searching for the past 6 months on and off – no luck yet.

There’s so much s~~~ going on at work I’ve had enough. Today my new business cards arrived with a completely different job title on it. First I’ve heard…

The tenancy for the flat I’m currently renting runs out mid June. I think I’m going to hand in my notice Friday and give them that date.

I have nothing to go to yet, but I know I’ll find something. I’m originally from Cambridge so looking for work around there and in London. There’s so much more opportunity down south.

It’s a big risk but I’m 90% sure I’m going to do it.

Moving away will also TOTALLY erase cupcake from my life as this city has memories everywhere. A chance for a true new start.

Wish me luck 🙂

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[PistolPeteParticipant 27143]

NEVER EVER EVER leave a job until you have secured another one. Get it? NEVER!

[BoBParticipant 823]

Listen to Pete. Don’t let your emotions get in the way of the facts.

[It’sallbsParticipant]

Good advice Pistol, all though I have done just that several times.

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[ArcturisParticipant 2819]

PistolPete wrote:

NEVER EVER EVER leave a job until you have secured another one. Get it? NEVER!

Hmm, I had a feeling this was going to be the response. I totally understand this. This is the smart move. But sometimes we need to take risks?

My only concern is, I could be stuck up here another 12 months. Locked into accommodation and in a position where my skills aren’t growing for another year.

I have a window in June where everything sort of resets…

It’sallbs wrote:

Good advice Pistol, all though I have done just that several times.

How’s it gone for you mate?

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[PistolPeteParticipant 27143]

When you leave a job on Monday–make sure your next job starts Tuesday. Risks are for fighter pilots and gamblers and eventually they loose.

[SH3LLZParticipant 5569]

PistolPete wrote:

NEVER EVER EVER leave a job until you have secured another one. Get it? NEVER!

True that. Make sure you’re locked in. I had a job offer on the table knowing a layoff was coming. Unfortunately the layoff came and then the place that offered me the new gig CANCELED due to budget issues..

Effing SUCKS!

#ICETHEMOUT
#MANOUT

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[BoBParticipant 823]

Arcturis wrote:

But sometimes we need to take risks?

Calculated risks, Friend. If you can’t find another job then you should find a flat to rent that is month-to-month. Then get back on the job search. Plot your exit.

Also, this is why networking is so important. I’ve never had to look for a job, just let my network know that I’m available. It takes effort and consistency, but has paid off for me…

At 27 you should be looking for ways to learn new skills at any job you work. Get good at looking around you and identifying opportunities. You’re all good, man.

[ArcturisParticipant 2819]

PistolPete wrote:

When you leave a job on Monday–make sure your next job starts Tuesday. Risks are for fighter pilots and gamblers and eventually they loose.

Hmm…got it.

I’ll go crazy on the job applications for the next month & re-assess.

Thank you

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[ArcturisParticipant 2819]

BoB wrote:

Calculated risks, Friend.

Cheers Bob – I need to be smart about this.

I will increase my ‘job application rate’ x10

That’ll be a good start.

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[AwakenedParticipant 35201]

PistolPete wrote:

NEVER EVER EVER leave a job until you have secured another one. Get it? NEVER!

Yeah, this has ALWAYS WORKED for ME.

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[JakeParticipant 908]

nothing wrong with taking risks but why do it if you can change jobs without risk that will be you best step b it like jumping over a big turd when you can walk around it don’t land in the s~~~

[Anonymous 38]

Hand in your notice on the tenancy, then consider that the deadline for securing a new job and work every night on job applications.

If you haven’t found a new job by then, you can find a short-term let (just a room), and repeat the above. Plenty of 1-3 month lets on spareroom.co.uk.

[It’sallbsParticipant]

Arcturis wrote:

How’s it gone for you mate?

Well one time I had saved up £15,000 in commission payments and found something after 2 months having had 4 months off not really looking.

Also I am mortgage free but with all the other bills its frightening how quickly you run out of money and no internet , no electric when they cut it off how do you apply for jobs?

I’ll be honest with you this time it’s getting very scary-sleepless nights etc-there aint a lot out there and at the moment I have fcuk all interviews lined up.

Unless it is really bad like where I was grin and bear it until you can get something else, trouble is most places are the same.

Being over 40 does not help -employers don’t want to pay for experience, most ads now don’t even advertise the salary and most that do it’s f~~~ing peanuts.

The North West is crap for jobs as always although Manchester is full of crappy call centers paying half of fcuk all dont’t get a resposne from them even now -age and over qualified will be the reason.

Pistol is right but where I as I just couldn’t take it any more…

But sometimes you have to just walk, depends if you are taking s~~~ that is getting you down it can damage your mental health.

http://www.leavemeansleave.eu

[LionOnTheLooseParticipant 1315]

Hey Arcturis, I agree with the guys that quitting your job without another one to go to is dangerous. But I also understand the desire to get out of wherever in the Midlands you are: a fresh start, not being in the same place you were, is really healthy.

I would say: audit your lifestyle. The more you can bring your costs down, the more flexibility you have. If you don’t have much stuff, move somewhere really tiny for a bit. We men are survivors, we can put up with s~~~ for a bit if it gets us back on track in the long run.

If you have a lot of stuff, sell some of it on eBay to generate some capital. (Have you come across Gary Vee’s flip challenge? Google it if not. If you’ve got a load of pointless stuff left over from your relationship, now’s the time to flip it on eBay.)

If the rent runs out in June, you don’t have to give notice until what, April? In the meantime, yup, blast those applications out.

(Btw I’m not far from Cambridge so give us a shout if you move down this way!)

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