If I just up and quit.....

[WSSix]

I'm curious to know people's opinion on this matter. Do you think it will be detrimental to my abilities to get another job if I quit the one I'm currently at without having another job to go into?

To better explain, I thoroughly dislike Kansas. I do nothing but work. If I'm not working, I'm bored out of my mind. I started working for this company in Colorado which is where I wanted to be. I'm ready to return home to Georgia already. I've been looking for a job in Georgia for months now. No luck and I question if me not being in Georgia presently is hurting my chances of getting a job there. I honestly feel like I'm missing out on life by staying here in Kansas. The only dream I am presently working towards is saving money for a house. As far as I am concern, that really sucks. I'll have plenty to keep me busy once I do get back to Georgia and some of those ways will make me money. However, I'd be looking to find another job. So, what should I do?

Thanks

[Sandbagger]

Bored ? What no hookers in Kansas ?
Im in northern Illinois and barely paying the bills , not much out there .
Just read 1 in every 706 homes are in forclosure .(Illinois)
Stay put till you have something solid .

[hifi875]

I'd stay until i found a job. but it depends on your finances. If you have some funds set aside and are really that unhappy, then move.

[WSSix]

Originally Posted by hifi875

I'd stay until i found a job. but it depends on your finances. If you have some funds set aside and are really that unhappy, then move.

That's part of it. It's only me and a demanding cat but she doesn't really cost that much. I've got plenty saved up for how I live, but I also make great pay and have great benefits. I've come to realize money isn't everything though. As you can see, I'm very torn over the thought or decision and honestly, a little scared too.

[GregWeld]

My wife spent her entire career as a HR exec..... she says DO NOT just quit a job. You're more likely to be hired if you have an existing job.

Boredom is mental... you've got to get yourself out of that line of thinking... focus on finding another job where you want to be and make that your goal.

In this economy -- no way anyone could advise you walking out of a paying position before you have another one to go to. Even if you can "afford" to do that - it's a backwards step in savings. While you might be prepared to be out of work for 6 months -- what if it turns into a year...

[XLexusTech]

I hire allot of people... It's always better to get a job while you have one...
I always (even if unfounded) consider an employed candidate more attractive then a on paper equal unemployed candidate..

It may be psychological but somewhere in your head you think the employed person is a better get...

I would (no offense intended) question the decision making / critical thinking of a candidate that quit a job without a new one lined up...

Good luck with you employment.. keep your options open and your decisions sound and you will be better off in the long run..

[Sparks67]

Originally Posted by WSSix

To better explain, I thoroughly dislike Kansas. I do nothing but work. If I'm not working, I'm bored out of my mind. I started working for this company in Colorado which is where I wanted to be. I'm ready to return home to Georgia already. I've been looking for a job in Georgia for months now. No luck and I question if me not being in Georgia presently is hurting my chances of getting a job there. I honestly feel like I'm missing out on life by staying here in Kansas. The only dream I am presently working towards is saving money for a house. As far as I am concern, that really sucks. I'll have plenty to keep me busy once I do get back to Georgia and some of those ways will make me money. However, I'd be looking to find another job. So, what should I do?

Thanks

Well, the reason that most HR Execs tell you to stay employed is that any break in your employment history will hurt your chances to find a new job. Ok, that is not really true. Depends on your HR Exec, and your skills. I give you an example of interview.

Back in 1998, I had an interview at GM Powertrain in Detroit, MI. Actually, I was working as an Engineer at a Naval Aviation Depot in Jacksonville, FL. My skills was in Project Management on developing the manpower forecasting for EA-6B, FA/18 and F-14 aircraft. http://www.navair.navy.mil/index.cfm...3-672396D366B6

Anyway, GM brought in 30 people for the interview, and GM had this big dinner at the Marriott at the airport. Each potential person had to tell their background, so one lady said that she was a former Ford Engineer that quit her job at Ford to design shoes in New York. So, who do you think that GM hired for the job? Well, it wasn't me! It was her!

Actually, I was glad that I didn't get the job, because of the location was horrible as compared to Florida. Detroit airport was one of the worst that I ever been in my life. The main reason that I was looking for a new job was to be closer to my family. I relocated back in late 1999 to Dayton, Ohio but it was a transfer to the USAF.

A friend of mine that is now retired has several breaks in employment, but he usually gets a dream job. So, it is based on your skills. My friend has worked for several companies, including Northrop, Pratt & Whitney, Booz Allen, etc. If you have the skills, then you don't have to worry about the breaks in employment.


Jeff

[Vegas69]

Current employment gives you leverage.

[Shmoov69]

STAY!!! Get another hobby if you're that bored! Seriously, if you got a "good paying" gig, you're better off than 75% of America, not to mention 99% of the world! Keep your eyes open and something will come up. What you're "going thru" now is preparing you for something in the future that needs perseverance.
Just my .02

[WSSix]

You're right about the perseverance part, Jimmy. I left Grand Junction, CO two years ago now. I've been wanting to leave Pampa, TX and now Liberal, KS since I got here from CO. I told myself it's only temporary and I'll get back to Colorado soon enough. While I've only been actively looking for a new job for the last few months, I feel like I've already had two years of putting my life on hold. Colorado was were I wanted to be. I didn't leave Georgia because I was unhappy. I just wanted to try out Colorado for a few years. I only got four months there and now I feel like I need to return home and settle down already. I'd try to go back to Colorado but I'd feel like I wasn't being honest with any future employer since I know before I even had the new job that I'd be leaving again in a year or two. Maybe I shouldn't be so nice and just use them as they'll use me