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Leaving a job without having another lined up

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    #32
    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,128 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    I was made redundant unexpectedly last Spring, nothing to do with Covid but really crap timing. I took 6 months for me, had money to cover me for another 6. 12 months later I'm still not working and panicking. Lots of applications, some interviews but almost every role filled internally in the end because that's the easiest thing for companies to do in my sector.

    No matter how tough your job is, I wouldn't wish my current situation on anyone. Think very carefully


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    #33
    Interested Observer
    Registered Users Posts: 13,106 ✭✭✭✭Interested Observer


    Caranica wrote: »
    I was made redundant unexpectedly last Spring, nothing to do with Covid but really crap timing. I took 6 months for me, had money to cover me for another 6. 12 months later I'm still not working and panicking. Lots of applications, some interviews but almost every role filled internally in the end because that's the easiest thing for companies to do in my sector.

    No matter how tough your job is, I wouldn't wish my current situation on anyone. Think very carefully

    Onboarding new people in Covid is difficult so probably another reason why companies are hiring internally. All the best, hope you get something soon.


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    #34
    wordisbond
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭wordisbond


    I'm in a similar situation. Saving a lot at the moment though so debating how much I really need before pulling the plug.


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    #35
    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,128 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Interested Observer wrote: »
    Onboarding new people in Covid is difficult so probably another reason why companies are hiring internally. All the best, hope you get something soon.

    Absolutely, but repeatedly experiencing it is soul destroying and it's such a waste of my time, preparing for these interviews not to mention hours and hours filling in application forms which most places seem to prefer over CV & letter.

    It's why I advise anyone like the OP, who's struggling in a job, to grin and bear it until lockdown ends. I've had a job that put me in hospital (cardiac issues brought on by stress)but I didn't realise how much harder being unemployed is.

    Thanks for your good wishes, I hope so too.


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    #36
    qwerty13
    Registered Users Posts: 1,272 ✭✭✭qwerty13


    Caranica wrote: »
    Absolutely, but repeatedly experiencing it is soul destroying and it's such a waste of my time, preparing for these interviews not to mention hours and hours filling in application forms which most places seem to prefer over CV & letter.

    It's why I advise anyone like the OP, who's struggling in a job, to grin and bear it until lockdown ends. I've had a job that put me in hospital but I didn't realise how much harder being unemployed is.

    Thanks for your good wishes, I hope so too.

    Fair play to you for being so honest. I really hope you find something soon.

    One thing to watch out for if your CV is going into companies via an agency, it can all get a bit territorial. Pick you agent carefully, and ask them to only submit your CV with your permission.


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