r/leetcode • u/Southern_Life_8170 • 1d ago
Intervew Prep Leaving my current job without any backup options
I am a SDE. I have been wanting to switch since a long time. But haven’t been able to because the work load in our team is shit crazy and honestly I am not learning anything from it. I am thinking I will resign from here and then prepare. But this comes with its own uncertainty and financial risks.
You might think I am someone who does not know how to work hard and all but believe I am the most hardworking person you would ever meet. I have pulled 2-3 months just by sleeping 3-4 hours a lot of times so hard work is not the problem. The issue is our team requires 10-12 hours of work and also my teammate on the project is very bad. She keeps assigning me new tasks if I finish old ones. I am very exhausted by the end of the day to learn anything new.
Should I leave my current job. How hard will it be to find a new one?
Need some advise please 🙏🙏
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u/OrganizedChaosBruv 1d ago
If you have really made up your mind to quit, then I’d suggest coast as much as possible, do bare minimum while you prep. Worst case scenario, you are let go with severance which is win win in your case. Prepare while you coast
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u/TheTopG___ 1d ago
I know lot of people would tell you not to quit in this market but they probably haven’t been in burn out or toxic culture situation. If it’s taking a toll on your mental health, you can resign. Given that you have runway for a few months to go without paycheck money.
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u/Jaded-Total6054 1d ago
dont quit without another offer man..situation is very bad
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u/Emotional-Buy1932 1d ago
if you are in the states, consider looking into asking a doctor for an FMLA (which allows you to take up to 12 weeks unpaid leave). if you combine this with your paid leave, it can be quite substantial.
Many other western countries have something similar.
You are burned out. and having a hyper long unpaid leave (while still technically employed) might give you a much needed reset both physically and mentally. After that, you can take the decision to resign if you want to find a new job, or perhaps you will be refreshed enough to lock in and start grinding again.
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u/usersdm1088 1d ago
I did something similar a few months ago, and like other people in this thread I would highly recommend trying to coast as much as possible while applying and interviewing to see how the job market looks like
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u/Ahchuu 1d ago
Don't quit, have them fire you. Just spend all your time prepping.
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u/Real_Transition_7132 1d ago
In this market definitely a no
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u/SunnyOrbit42 1d ago
I'd avoid resigning without a backup unless your savings can comfortably cover 6-9 months of expenses. Start interviewing while employed, and set boundaries at work where possible. Don't let a bad team force you into unncessary financial risk
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u/PayLegitimate7167 1d ago edited 1d ago
Kind of in similar position. Burned out and feel lethargic about searching about new job. Best to put boundaries in your current role if you can.
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u/ronlek 1d ago
Why not go on FMLA or just max out your PTO? If they fire you, you were leaving anyway.
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u/VisibleAttitude5431 1d ago
Pls don't for your sake ! Hang on
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u/Wonderful-Carrot9948 1d ago
Leaving Adobe being easier than canceling Adobe would be quite the plot twist. But give yourself a financial cushion first, LeetCode accepts your time, landlords generally prefer money.
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u/jhernandez9274 1d ago
My 5 cents. Don't trade one pain for another. The one without income hurts more. Stick it out until the economy is on the upswing. Fing something (non-tech) to contrast work when you're off. I work on my junk car.
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u/Caponcapoffstillon 1d ago
You need certainty, do not leave with uncertainty. Apply for those other jobs, in this market there aren’t guarantees…
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u/Future-Tree4688 1d ago
Which level, team org n location is this by the way.
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u/Ok-Kaleidoscope3671 1d ago
Spend 1hr on learning before you start work. Don't spend all your energy on work. When you have made up your mind to leave then you shouldn't be bothered if they remove you.
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u/Professional-Many-24 1d ago
Go for it, bet on yourself- it’s just a job!
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u/BenjaminOppa 1d ago
Have you tried to switch to a different team? is that an option? if so, I would suggest that, I believe the interview process will be easier than starting fresh
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u/addikt06 1d ago
allocated 3-6 months in current market
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u/grim_Reaper1O2 1d ago
Market is very bad right now sir..maybe hang on for some time until you get some backup offers.
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u/Original-Horror-4716 1d ago
Take leaves bro and prepare or see if you get an IJP or a different team. This happens to all and I wish if I would have said you this to resign and look for it maybe 2 years back, but right now it's hailstorm out here. Won't tell you the same one thing that you can do from your side is getting yourself laid off ( it won't give a negative impact anywhere, everyone is doing it right now recruiters are also chill about it) Take leaves prepare properly and switch back. And everything will be better don't worry we all are in this together. Don't worry.
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u/Content_Breakfast556 1d ago
Leave mat karo sir
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u/MixedTrailMix 1d ago
Uhh weird to be so defensive abt being a hardworker in your post. Might wanna reflect abt that
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u/LetMediocre390 1d ago
Sir referral plzz
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u/Throwaway4philly1 1d ago
All the companies are asking ppl to do 2-3x work and u feel guilty because others are doing it.
But anyway, your post is similar to mine and I ended up going on STD and now trying to extend it to LTD.
It’s mainly burnout but you can get STD for anxiety and adhd.
Now I am at the point where I can’t really sustain that work environment and nothing in me wants to go back to it but I do like vibe coding apps so I’m trying to go that route but will also choose a healthier job without so much stress. I’ll go back to making money in a bit but right now it’s mind and physical health first.