Taking time off before finding a new job, thoughts?

[Serious Conversation]

I would do it if I could.

Until recent years, I never had the ability to do it for more than a few weeks. Many times, it's hard to time things right with the new offer to get that extra time. I changed jobs in January - turned my badge in and was gone by Friday at lunch, started at the new place Monday morning.

I wish I had a few weeks.

[Returning2USA]

Originally Posted by AccidentalVulcan

But I am also pretty sure I am burnt out now. I have no motivation to work. I get annoyed and frustrated with everyone (I am still nice to customers, but inside, I am starting to resent them too).

I keep thinking that it might be nice to take a break between jobs; just a month, not too long. Just enough to get over the burn out and recharge so I come to a new job with a new attitude.

If you can, take a minimum 6 months off.

Perhaps go to India or Peru.

Not necessarily travelling if you don't want to, but you can pick an area you like and relax there.

[heavymind]

Originally Posted by Returning2USA

If you can, take a minimum 6 months off.

Perhaps go to India or Peru.

Not necessarily travelling if you don't want to, but you can pick an area you like and relax there.

I'm thinking of doing something similar. Putting business on hold and spending the winter in a low-cost foreign country. Relaxing on a beach just reading all day, and exploring the local foods and sights.

Not everyone is a psychopathic corporate ladder climber forever on a quest for more money. Live a little.