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Unpopular opinion: Quitting a job without another lined up actually helped my career more than staying miserable would have
After I walked away from a toxic sales role in Chicago back in March I had six weeks of panic before landing a better position that paid $12k more, and I wonder why everyone acts like you need a safety net when the net is what's trapping you.
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jackson.matthew18d ago
Start by saying the panic you felt was totally normal, but not everyone gets lucky like you did. A lot of folks don't have savings to cover six weeks of bills, and that "safety net" you're talking about isn't always a trap. Sometimes it's the only thing keeping someone from losing their apartment or going into debt. Your story worked out great, but it's a bit like saying you jumped off a cliff and landed on a cloud (you know, rare and awesome). The real unpopular opinion might be that you have to know your own situation before giving advice like this.
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