I feel so selfish saying this considering how horrid the job market is. But I don’t think I can’t do this anymore. I work with great people but the pay is unsustainable, the job is unfathomably emotionally and physically taxing, and it’s out of a field I want to work in. A big part of me wants to take a chance on myself and quit. Take some time off to get the certifications and the job I actually want. I have the resignation letter printed out burning a hole in my bag. Not sure if I’m trying to push myself to turn it in or convince myself I “need the stability”.
Somebody talk me out of this.
Edit. I have no plan except to “go for it”. And I’ve only been here 6 months. First job out of college.
Edit 2 for more context: I work in Allied healthcare. Don’t want to get too specific.
Thank you all for your replies. Unfortunately the job I’m working right now is severely underpaid for the area. Rent and utilities take up over half of my gross salary. Feels like I’m paying just to have the privilege to work. Thankfully with help I’m able to survive but that support won’t last forever. I feel like I need to take the plunge and quit so I can give myself a shot at finding something more sustainable. or at least in a more affordable area I’m not against relocation.
Also, I have no sick days. Used both of them. This is why I’m saying I need to quit instead of searching now. All further sick days are unpaid and it’s very very looked down upon to take one (had to a few months ago). I had a few people email me to schedule an interview but they’re all on the middle of the work day. So I’m not sure how to take interviews even if I get one.
But idk maybe I’m being ignorantly hopeful. I’d like to think since I’m willing to relocate I’ll have a better shot at finding something?
Edit 3. It’s the end of the day and I decided not to do it. My boss was barely in their office, so I took it as a sign to wait. I think there was a part of me that thought I couldn’t create an exit plan while working, but I absolutely can. This job search is gonna be rough though I can imagine, and my job does not feel secure at all right now, but I’m not going to attempt to predict the future. I’ll do what I can.
Thank you everyone who took the time to comment. I never post on here but I had nobody else to talk to about the situation. People usually tell me to quit with no notice and never look back haha but I know that’s not practical. Thank you again.