I found another position and I could start as soon as next week if I want to but I'm too scared to quit even with a job lined up since I don't have substantial savings. How do people do it? I know I'm not the only one who wants to change a job but doesn't have a safety net. I'm worried about cuts here, but at the new company I'll be the new employee, which makes it even riskier. I'm thoroughly unhappy with my current job, but I'm not sure if that warrants such a risk.
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"AND DON'T TELL ANYONE YOUR LEAVING OR WHERE YOUR GOING. Just tell them your taking leave to to address personal issues at home AND DON'T POST ANYTHING ABOUT WORK ON LINKEDIN OR ANY SOCIAL MEDIA. wait a few months"
Why not?
Some really good advice here. Just my opinion but if this is an advancement in your career OR brings you more value (money or time) then follow any of the paths above. AND DON'T TELL ANYONE YOUR LEAVING OR WHERE YOUR GOING. Just tell them your taking leave to to address personal issues at home AND DON'T POST ANYTHING ABOUT WORK ON LINKEDIN OR ANY SOCIAL MEDIA. wait a few months.
Its your life, not your employers, so go with whatever is best for you!
My best advice after 3 decades of adult life is that life is truly too short to be "thoroughly unhappy" in a job or any other part of your world for very long. Take the risk. If it doesn't work out, keep searching and striving. Better to be moving forward in uncertainty than stuck in a standstill of dread, IMHO. Have enough confidence in yourself to know for certain that you will find a way to make your situation work for the better eventually, no matter what. You will see how the dots connect in due time and will be glad you had the courage to take the leap(s), even if (and maybe even especially if) it required hardship. Best of luck to you!
If you are going to a competitor, don't tell them you are leaving for a competitor as they might show you the door. Give them 2 weeks notice, make sure you take your accrued vacation and personal days. Sign off early on your last day and say Adios!
What concerns you about quitting with a new job lined up? you want to put your best foot forward at the new org
There is nothing wrong with being over employed. Pick up the second job. Adjust your focus on work as necessary. Force CC to give you severance when they are unhappy with the diminished attention.