Leaving job with no job to go too?

lilmissmup

Hi,

MSE regular just looking for a bit of advice as unsure what to do.

I currently work full time at a car dealership and have been in the motor industry for ten years, I have just started an evening course in animal management as this is a career I really want to get into and am looking to possibly do a part time degree at the college too in two years time but I need to get a good grade in this current course to do so.

I am 27 and have no children.

I am unhappy in my current job to the point of I sometimes end up in tears about it, I have suffered depression in the past and really do not want to end up down that road again.

I would like to be able to just hand my notice in and get a part time job which would allow me to focus on my college course and also try and get some volunteering experience behind me too.

Has anyone else done anything like this, as its only a one evening a week course at the moment I could just grin and bear work for a bit longer and I know jobs can be hard to come by and I might not find something for a while but I am not sure how much longer I can stay being unhappy for.

McKneff

Look for a part time job first, secure one and then hand your notice in.

If you resign, you will be sanctioned by the job centre with no money for several weeks and I'm sure you have bills to pay.

trudiuk

Hi

I left my full-time job, once I had a part-time job in place. I work in a pub, which is pretty flexible with hours (can pick and choose to a certain extent). During half term etc, you can always pick up extra hours and earn more money

lilmissmup

I do have bills to pay, I live with my OH but I do have just over £3000 in savings although I also have just over £2300 in 0% debt which lasts for another 5 months.

t0rt0ise

Why are you against finding a new job before resigning? That is the most sensible solution.

lilmissmup

I am not against it I just think it will take a while to find another job and I am not sure I will be able to stay on at my current job with it making me feel so down.

I have applied for a part time job today.

I just feel so "lost" that I am looking for some advise/experiences to try help my mind work out what I am doing.

JimboP_2

If your job is making you feel this down then you should be full of motivation to go out looking for new ones! Get your CV on some of the online job boards then at least recruiters can look for you as well, and applying for jobs you like the look of is much simpler!

Good luck!

Caroline_a

I would warn about expecting a career in animal management through the degree route. I am a partner in an animal-related company, and we recently advertised for a couple of part-time staff on minimum wage... we had 150+ applicants! Some of the applications had degrees and qualifications that were mind-boggling... but no experience!

People think that working with animals is about training/stroking/being around them... and yes it can be, but that goes with a massive proportion of ahem.. shovelling... and menial work. Unless you work for yourself you will rarely earn above minimum wage, and in many places will be expected to work long hours for little pay. The degree in all honesty is unlikely to help to get a job, what will help is experience, experience, experience... and not as 'I have had dogs all my life'.

However... if it's what you want to do, then go for it. Just remember that it isn't a particularly flexible industry (animals need care 24/7), and if you are expecting to start a family it will be difficult to fit that in around the needs of an animal care company (I know... but unfortunately that's the reality)

Sorry to sound negative, but I turned down so many people with degrees... but no experience at all.

lilmissmup

Caroline,

Thanks for your post.

I am currently studying a BTEC in animal management and my teacher suggested the part time degree afterwards to open up more doors into animal related careers including teaching etc.

I do understand how hard it is to get into and that the pay is not great but part of the reason I want to work part time is to get volunteer experience.

I am considering having a child in the next 2-3 years whilst studying/gaining experience, my OH already has two children so I am not sure if we would have more than one.

NoNoDrama

If at all possible stick the job out until you find something else. I was in a similar position to you back in May I ended up leaving the job and it has been one of, if not the worst decision I made in my life. Why? 4 months later I still haven't found work. I thought it would be easy as I've never had a problem in the past but it's been a nightmare. It's so boring and everyday is the same. Id rather feel stressed, overworked and tired as opposed to completely empty and worthless.

Unless the unemployment rate in your area is low, I'd never advise leaving your job in this climate.

LL30

lilmissmup wrote: »

Caroline,

Thanks for your post.

I am currently studying a BTEC in animal management and my teacher suggested the part time degree afterwards to open up more doors into animal related careers including teaching etc.

I do understand how hard it is to get into and that the pay is not great but part of the reason I want to work part time is to get volunteer experience.

I am considering having a child in the next 2-3 years whilst studying/gaining experience, my OH already has two children so I am not sure if we would have more than one.

Definitely secure something first. It's not easy 'out there' at the moment, but there are jobs, you can do it! I know it'll be difficult, but if you can clear your debt in the next 5 months, I'd be tempted to hang on in there and get that out the way too - so you really do have a fresh start! (Also good if you're considering a baby ) As for having a child and studying, it sounds like a good plan but I can tell you from experience that your brain goes walkies once baby is here! I have the utmost respect for those who manage it, but I'm only just managing coherent sentences 1 year on x