How do you summon the courage to quit from your first job ?
I know this might be a stupid question and for some its really easy, but as someone who is very sensitive to change, I’m really terrified at quitting my first job.
I don’t know what the new environment is like, don’t have the paper qualifications (diploma only), and not familiar with how the job market is.
But I think it has come to a point where I no longer believe the company’s views align with mine and management is stifling growth (Its an SME btw).
How did you find the courage to leave your first job ? Were you anxious going into your 2nd one ? Did you quit without having a second job lined up ?
I have so many unknowns that idk how to face… Would appreciate some insights, thanks !
Netizens’ comments
I’m a diploma holder and quit my first job after almost 2 years with the company (a large MNC).
At about 1.5 years into the job, I was pretty burned out and couldn’t see a clear path for me — I was siao on (overly enthusiastic) and have done things like u-turning at Checkpoint (while going to KL) to return to office just because someone took MC. I became disillusioned after I was given a lower bonus grade than a slightly junior peer because I had a mental breakdown in office once and that caused some stir.
Plus, there are also many seniors ahead of me awaiting promotion, and I figured that I could not work and wait that long for a promotion.
Also, there are some grievances which I was unhappy with. They did try to manage the grievances but I wasn’t satisfied with the outcome.
By that time, I was sure that it was time to move on
So I started applying for jobs online, and after about 3 months of job search, I was offered a job (my 2nd job).
However, as my company needed 2 months’ notice but my new company couldn’t wait that long, I decided to give a shorter notice and pay notice-in-lieu for the rest.
Where did I find the courage to quit? The desire to leave that place for good was too strong.
Was I anxious going into 2nd job? Yes, but I also look forward to learning new things and meet new people (I don’t like to socialise, but every now and then it’s good to know some people).
One piece of advice – don’t quit without a job. That dwindling bank balance and that feeling of uncertainty may cause you to make wrong decisions no matter how smart you are.
Good luck mate