Will I regret if I quit my job in the current economic environment? Everyone keeps saying there’s a recession coming
I (32F) absolutely cannot stand the people I work with right now. I’ve spoken to a few recruiters and while there are opportunities I am wary of joining a new place if it means I’ll be the first to be given the boot. Should I hang on? We can achieve FI in another 3-5 years, if I stay in my current role.
My partner and I are also currently family planning and intend to have our first child by next year. If I quit now, it would mean getting pregnant and going on maternity leave fairly soon in my new team (which doesn’t seem quite fair to my new colleagues).
Edit: I have no idea why some people are so offended by this post. I have never lived through a recession as an adult, so obviously I have questions and am allowed to feel fearful. The plan was to quit, get pregnant, give birth and look for a job after.
Netizens’ comments
- For the past 10 years ever since i graduated i never once hear people telling me the recession is not coming
- our people all hum chi one need to keep thinking the worst is gonna come like some global disaster every human gonna die
- Theres always a recession. There is no such thing as a stable job market. My wife recently resigned (2 months notice) and is not looking out for work as well. For her because the workplace it too toxic and is affecting her mental health. Id rather she leave and find to let her recover for the next job. Mental health is always important
- Consider it carefully, do you see yourself working in the same team for a year, not even to say for 3-5 years? If the cost to your mental wellbeing/stress is too great, you might want to consider switching jobs.
- Yes! If you feel uncomfortable in your current role, just leave and find another one. Or ask for an internal transfer to another department. Don’t need to feel bad about going on ML and troubling your new colleagues in your new role. Just make sure when you come back you’re able to offer your best to the team.
I’m also a 32F and planning to have a baby in the coming years. I quit my previous job and is focusing on my mental health so as to ensure that I have a healthy pregnancy in the future. I have an ok job now, more mentally stable than before.
If being pregnant and having kids is your priority now, go ahead and do what’s best for you. Don’t worry too much about recession or fear mongering among the people lah. You will be fine 🙂 - Tbh, sounds like you’re doing relatively well (lowkey flexing FI and all) even if you try something new and doesnt work out, still can easily find something else? And even you dont work for some time, also no major issues? So not very what you’re trying to get from the internet, as your qn sounds quite stupid