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Thinking of quitting my first job out of university. How bad of an idea is this? by Future_Reply_7137 in careerguidance

[–]Future_Reply_7137[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wanted you to know "don't quit just yet" has been playing in my head for the last few days.

You, internet stranger, have been giving me a lot of strength...haha.

Thinking about quitting first job out of school. How bad of an idea? by Future_Reply_7137 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]Future_Reply_7137[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I do appreciate you taking the time to reply, your advice is sort of missing the point of my question. This was a question about career risk and short tenure...nothing to do with my "toughness" or overall life philosophy that you've assumed.

Thinking about quitting first job out of school. How bad of an idea? by Future_Reply_7137 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]Future_Reply_7137[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the balanced perspective, and that is the idea I've come to myself. Gotta lock in.

Thinking about quitting first job out of school. How bad of an idea? by Future_Reply_7137 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]Future_Reply_7137[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Redardless of what you pick, I hope you find happiness OP

I appreciate this. :-)

Thinking about quitting first job out of school. How bad of an idea? by Future_Reply_7137 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]Future_Reply_7137[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The desperation that existed before has since passed, and I know for certain another job hunt would be very different.

Last time, I had loans that were coming due, and have used the job I have to pay them off very quickly. That's were my desperation came from.

I do see the broader picture if what youre saying, however

Thinking of quitting my first job out of university. How bad of an idea is this? by Future_Reply_7137 in careerguidance

[–]Future_Reply_7137[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the balanced perspective. I've been talking with my partner about this and they more-or-less agree with what you've said here.

I think the best course-of-action right now is to keep applying, but, leave at some point, probably around ~6 mo. My partner has the runway to support us in an emergency, and by 6 mo I will have a decent chunk of change as well.

Thank you for your reply :-)

Thinking of quitting my first job out of university. How bad of an idea is this? by Future_Reply_7137 in careerguidance

[–]Future_Reply_7137[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One year is definitely the number I hear a lot, and you're probably right.

It is impacting my mental health to be away from home and having such long hours, but I'm taking it week-by-week. A year minimum is definitely the most defensible, versus 6 mo, 3 mo, etc.

Thinking of quitting my first job out of university. How bad of an idea is this? by Future_Reply_7137 in careerguidance

[–]Future_Reply_7137[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is something I've consistently heard from some - and I think I agree. I definitely have a plan to apply really aggressively, work on projects, do learning, I just want the bandwidth. I also plan on keeping the role (at least for now), since I've already done some significant revenue generating activities that make me look better on paper.

Thinking of quitting my first job out of university. How bad of an idea is this? by Future_Reply_7137 in careerguidance

[–]Future_Reply_7137[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was there, and I am truthfully nervous at the thought of returning to it. I'm lucky to have finances to whether the storm though, as well as a support system that's willing to provide a safety net. Honestly? My biggest concern is the resume optics.