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Old 11-24-2012, 09:51 AM
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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?

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Old 11-24-2012, 10:16 AM
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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 .
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Old 11-24-2012, 10:26 AM
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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.
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Old 11-24-2012, 10:41 AM
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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.
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Old 11-24-2012, 11:18 AM
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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...
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Old 11-24-2012, 11:53 AM
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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..
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Get yourself locked into a new job before you quit your old one, It's much better that way... I speak from experence Good luck to you!!
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I've got a saying my dad used to tell me growing up. He said...."Son a nonworking man eats today. A working man eats everyday." Get it? In case some don't, I'll elaborate the way he used to explain it to me. He would say, if you don't work, you'll eat today only. And that's probably what someone will give you or what you'll beg for. If you are working, you will eat everyday, because you know you've got another dollar coming tomorrow. Now, that dollar may not be enough..but you will definately eat though.
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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?

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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.


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Current employment gives you leverage.
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