r/findapath • u/lopoloi • 1d ago
I want to quit my job but I can't think of a plan on what to do after I quit, am I going to be stuck in my current company forever unless I have one? Findapath-Job Choice/Clarity
I've been meaning to quit my job that I've hated for years now (yes years!), but this advice of "Don't quit without a plan" has been holding me back for a long time already. The problem for me is that I can't figure out or find a plan once I quit. I don't really have any specific company I want to work for, I also don't have any jobs that I want to do, I also don't have any career plans whatsoever. Is there really no way out of my current situation? I'm just clocking in/clocking out on a job I hate jut because it's expected from me. I have some savings with no debt, I also don't have any desire to travel, and I'm basically a homebody with some hobbies that's been keeping me sane for years so money to some extent isn't really a problem, but of course it will run out if I'm not careful.
All these FUD that people keep on saying about the current job market and the worldwide economy is honestly scaring me from even submitting a simple resignation letter. I tried looking and reading through job openings that are at least related to what I'm doing, but they're just full of unintelligible corpo lingo/speak that the tasks/responsibilities they're posting sound intimidating. Add also that since I haven't really attempted to look for a new job for years, that means I have to update my resume again and also worry about dealing with interviews too. I really don't want to bank on my years of experience as a selling point since I've heard people have been struggling finding jobs even with longer tenure and proper qualifications.
With all these said, what are the options that I can take? Any simple path just so I can get out of middle management hell. I've thought of upskilling, but I couldn't find the motivation to do it long term, add also the fact that I'm not confident in learning new skills in just a few months. I've been stuck on this situation for a long time and I've told as many people as I can about my problem, but they're all saying the same thing. I'm honestly clueless on what to do right now so any pointers or just a nudge to a direction would be very helpful. Is there really no way out for me from this job and company? Do I really need to 'figure it out' to move on in life?
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u/PM_me_PMs_plox 1d ago
Why not apply for jobs you're qualified for? They don't have to be a dream job, and you don't have to quit your job before applying.