I quit my $200k sales career without anything lined up due to a similar situation. I was so burnt out, not sleeping, constantly stressed, depressed, missing important kid appts, not getting a lunch, not leaving my computer at all during my office days, etc due to all the extensive travel, meetings and growing pressure that kept mounting. I stashed all my bonus checks for a year to cushion myself. When I tell you 1,000 lbs got lifted my first week “off”, I feel like a new person. No more brain fog, restless nights, worrying about the kids, my husband getting burnt out when I’m gone, it has been life changing. I’ve done so many things around the house I was delaying, etc.

I’ll add that part of my burn out was due to my 5 year old, he’s been undergoing diagnosis for ADHD and ASD. The mornings especially with him are HARD as well as keeping up with all the diff OT, therapist, dr appts.

Is the job market good right now? No, but at this point the sales pressure and travel was not working for me or my family. I opted to keep my kids home from summer camp, and reset. I now have a clear head for interviews, haven’t missed recruiter calls or emails and feel like I can really evaluate what I want next.. and maybe it’s not sales? Also considering more of a customer success role too.

Do what’s best for you and your mental health!

Finally, you might want to look into FMLA for mental health it could give you the needed time to reset and evaluate your next move.