Should I Quit My Job Now?

If you are tired, burnt out, frustrated, stressed, pissed off, unhappy, and your work is no longer satisfying, it might be time to consider quitting. Take a break. Weeks, or even months if you need it. The world is not going to stop because of a two-month gap in your resume or a pause in replying to LinkedIn messages. Remember, health and happiness matter the most.

Right Questions to Ask Yourself

Wrong questions to ask: 'Will I regret it? What will people think? Am I ready?' In 2022, nobody gives a damn about a two-month gap in your resume. People know that life is unpredictable.

Focusing on Health and Happiness

The risk of keeping quiet, complacent, and living someone else's dreams is too high. There is one more, more dangerous risk: continuing to live in a mediocre present, believing you can buy yourself freedom to do what you really want later. When is enough?

Who will decide if not you? Whose permission are you waiting for? The answer is, you. It's your life, and it's time to make a change if that's what you truly want.

Acting on Your Ambitions

If you are going back and forth about quitting, the answer is yes, you should probably go ahead and quit. Things won't magically get better just because you stay. Start seriously looking for a new job today. Too many people stay at jobs they hate, and it often ruins their lives. There are plenty of available jobs these days, especially during the Great Resignation.

The Argument Against Quitting Immediately

Everybody is waiting to fill job positions. If you quit, someone else can get your job. But is that certain? It's an uncertainty. It's not about affecting others; it's about your future and your well-being.

Remember my story from 2016. At 26, with a salary of $130,000, I asked myself the same question. Then I quit. I didn't know if it would work, but I boldered and took the risk. I invested my future in becoming a blogger—a dream I had no experience in. I failed miserably. But the experience changed my perspective. I learned that my 9-to-5 job was just a burden—a lie I told myself.

Using Your Job for Growth

It’s time to stop thinking that quitting is the only path to freedom. Instead, leverage your current job to accelerate growth. Here's why:

Time: Having a stable income allows you to take your time to think clearly and iterate your efforts. You are not rushed to make quick money decisions. Resources: You can invest money from your job into your side hustle to accelerate learning and growth. Books, courses, and tools are affordable, but they are out of reach for those without a job. Constraints: Productivity is often amplified by constraints. Twenty-four hours is not necessarily better than eight. When you have limited time, your focus is sharper. Less can be more.

My Conclusion

Don't quit your day job yet. Leverage it. Use your job as a stepping stone to achieve your goals, but don't be afraid to quit if it's genuinely making you unhappy. Work towards quitting, but ensure you're ready and have your ducks in a row.