A man who has been unemployed for 18 months shared his journey after leaving his job before securing a new one, getting people online to talk about career choices, money worries, and taking risks.
He said the first few months of being jobless actually felt pretty good.
No morning alarms. No deadlines. No boss checking in.
But as time went by, reality started kicking in. His savings started drying up, and the freedom he once enjoyed slowly turned into another thing to stress about.
He Starts Wondering If Quitting Was A Mistake
As the job search dragged on, he began questioning whether leaving without another job lined up was actually the right call. While the break gave him a chance to escape work pressure, the uncertainty slowly started weighing on him as the months went by.
He also asked others if they would ever leave their job first or only make the move after securing another opportunity. The creator added that he plans to share more about why he made the decision, saying the experience became one of the biggest turning points in his life.
Netizens Share Their Own Jobless Journeys
Many commenters said they could relate to the struggle of being unemployed and not knowing what comes next. One commenter said they had been jobless for even longer and were still counting the months.
Another commenter said losing their job three years ago meant having to take whatever work came their way, from short-term gigs and freelance projects to part-time jobs.
Looking back, they reminded those who are still working not to take having a steady income for granted. It’s easy to overlook job stability when you have it, until suddenly you don’t.
Sometimes, People Just Need Someone To Listen
Another commenter said unemployment is one of those things that’s hard to fully understand unless you’ve actually been through it yourself.
They added that while people often receive advice from friends and family, sometimes what they really need first is simply someone who listens.
The commenter also said everyone’s situation is different and encouraged people to focus on their own well-being while figuring out their next move.
The creator agreed, saying he hopes to share more lessons from his 18-month unemployment journey so others can learn from his experience.
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@yantowong I was unemployed for 18 months. In the beginning, being jobless actually felt really good. No morning alarm. No deadlines. No boss. But after a few months, reality slowly caught up. My savings were disappearing quickly. The freedom I once enjoyed… …slowly turned into fear. I started questioning whether it was the right decision to leave my job before securing another one. Looking back, I still wonder… Did I make the right decision? What’s your view? Would you ever leave your job before securing another one? I would really love to hear your thoughts. If this story resonates with you, I’d be happy to have you join me on this journey. 🫶🏻
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