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32 questions linked to/from Why shouldn't I resign when I haven't secured another job?
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Why is it important to find a new job before resigning? [duplicate]
This question is about jobs in general, but can be seen as being more specifically about "technical" jobs such as programmers and web designers. In the field of technology, people regularly take time ...
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Should I resign before applying to my next job so I have the reference? [duplicate]
I am about to begin applying for a new job. My only employment in the software industry is the several years I've spent with my current employer. I hear often on here that you should have the next job ...
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Should I quit my current job to take some time to prepare for the next interview? [duplicate]
I am a senior developer in the Java domain. I want to quit my current job and find a new one in the next 2 months or so.
The problem: I feel like I've been out of touch with some of the latest ...
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Need to withdraw an application unless their HR changes their rules - how to do so?
I'm 3 months into the interview process for a pretty prestigious research lab. It'd be a great gig. The hiring manager has told me that my peer references were great and I'm by far the most qualified ...
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Is it really that bad to leave my job as a software engineer before I have an offer? [duplicate]
I'm a software engineer deciding to leave my first job out of college after 3 years.
I've been taking phone calls and interviewing but I've reached 2 bottle necks.
One is that I don't have the time ...
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Why is quitting without having a new job lined up seen so negatively by employers?
I'm a programmer and I'm trying to understand why quitting without having a job matters so much.
For me cash flow is not an issue - I have more than enough to live off of for 5+ years and in any ...
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Started new job and don't like it
5 months ago I left a job of 4 years to work at a big insurance corporation doing computer programming. Now that I am where I always wanted to be, I realized only after a few months that I do not like ...
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How should I deal with bullying while looking for a new job?
I'm working as a (female) IT technician in a worldwide company (located in Central Europe, Austria). I've been here 1.5 years. I'm turning 21 this month, so it's my first job.
The basic work is okay, ...
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Is the right move to stay and search or leave and search (considering my level of experience) at this failing workplace? [closed]
My current developer role is the first corporate developer role I have ever landed (I was previously in another career, but left that career due to safety concerns then taught myself programming and ...
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Is it considered acceptable to take vacation time for job searching?
I'm currently changing my job. In order to focus on my job search, I've found it helpful to take an entire day of the week. In general, I find it hard to focus on my job search during the weekend.
I'...
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How much of a difference does being employed vs. not make in the eyes of potential employers when looking for a new postion?
It is commonly repeated that employers prefer candidates who are currently employed elsewhere. I decided to change jobs and may want to resign from my current position soon. I may not find a new job ...
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Early 20's and considering quitting my first IT job
Little background. I'm in my early 20's, my previous work experience is minimal. I worked in fast food for under a year, then I worked at an electronic repair facility for 6 months before being fired (...
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Why is it such a terrible idea to resign even if your current job is making you feel suicidal? [closed]
I'm a female Software Developer, working as a provider, sitting in the client's offices, in Germany.
Due to constant misogynistic attitudes(1), sexual harassment(2), and being treated as if I was a ...
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What is the rationale for 'Don't quit your job until you have a new one'? [duplicate]
'Don't quit your job until you have a new one' is common career advice, but is this actually good advice?
What is the rationale for it?
Is there any evidence that people who quit their job before ...
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How to resign after just retracting your resignation?
I've been working for 5 years now for an IT firm and I resigned. When my last few days were approaching, I retracted my resignation because I haven't found another job to move to yet, and they gladly ...
