17 people share what happened when they quit their job with nothing lined up.

Feb 1, 2023 | 8:51 PM

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Taking a risk and bailing on your stable job without any kind of safety net or other options available can be financially scary, but sometimes it's necessary in the grand scheme of life...

Letting go of a toxic work environment can do wonders for your mental health even if it might temporarily hurt your wallet. R.I.P., to the soap store I worked at that saw a mass exodus of the staff when they decided we should all give ungloved foot massages to tourists in the summer. So, when a Twitter user asked strangers of the internet for stories about taking the leap, people were ready to vent.

Have y’all ever quit a job without having another one lined up lol
— jasz thee stalli (@Simply_GorJASZ) January 24, 2023

If you're not inspired to submit your 0 weeks notice and storm out mid-shift on a whim, maybe these stories will give you the much-needed push you've been waiting for the universe to send you...

1.

not until my 30’s. once i realized jobs in MY particular field are a dime a dozen; it gave relief to quitting without a plan.
— maria teresa. 🐙 (@maareeuhhhh) January 24, 2023

2.

Yep. Ended up being a great move. I needed time to recover from the toxicity
— Kevin Campbell (@Kev_Campbell) January 25, 2023

3.

Yup but I was also actively applying and k televising bc I knew it was about time. Quit and had another job two weeks later and then quit that one bc the job I really wanted came through.
— Tanz Carter (@_tanzcarter) January 25, 2023

4.

Yup last August. I've been applying like crazy since then, but being able to rest when I need and create artwork when I want has been so amazing.
— 👾Nanigo👾 (@Indibaby_) January 26, 2023

5.

Yes ma'am. And I'd do it again. Do you know how bad things have to be for you to choose unemployment over the job you're in lmao??? In this life suffering is inevitable, but not by my own hand. I will leave. https://t.co/Dzp49UQQID
— maxine (@maxinethepoet) January 25, 2023

6.

I quit my job in 2018 & never looked back. Focused on what I wanted to do with my life & it was the best decision I ever made. Been my own boss since 💖
— shawtymane (@shawtyyyy69) January 25, 2023

7.

Yeah, that short time period where I’m in between jobs is such a breath of fresh air. It’s a mental reset before starting something new.
— Dell (@DellyDellz_) January 26, 2023

8.

Yes. Best six weeks of my life 😂If your gut is telling you to do it, DO IT! Sleep on it and if after a few days the little voice is still saying leave. Leave!
— Randii (@JusRandii) January 25, 2023

9.

Yep, and it was the best decision I ever made. In 3 months I got a better job, with a great team, and a 45% salary increase. I wouldn’t recommend it or do it again, but if you have money saved up, take that risk fasho.
— ❤️‍🔥 (@nothin2seehea1) January 25, 2023

10.

yep, had a interview lined up and 0 idea whether or not i’d get the job. but i did. and took a huge pay jump
— TyrenThe🐐 (@Tyren4President) January 25, 2023

11.

Yup. I quit my job just recently & not even a week later I had interviews & now I’m starting a job next week. When 1 door closes, another one opens ✨
— Z . (@RalphyPretty) January 25, 2023

12.

Yeah 😂 when I told my coworkers I was quitting they kept asking where I was going to next and I’d say ‘ my house’
— coach k (@kgotdatbutta) January 25, 2023

13.

Yup ended up starting a business
— T.J. HENDERSON 🏠🤝🇭🇹 (@mesyedeeds) January 25, 2023

14.

Yup. Once walked out on a job during lunch break with no options in sight. Fortunately for me, the economy was doing pretty well. I was employed 14 days later.
— blair channing rae (@iWriterGirl) January 25, 2023

15.

Yup and I’ll do it again. Mental health is more important. There’s trillions of jobs but only 1 of you. 😇
— An accessory. 💎 (@M_likeMari) January 24, 2023

16.

I literally just quit my job Saturday, went on LinkedIn & applied for a new one that same day, got an email from the employer on Sunday, interviewed on Monday and got the job offer 5 hours later making 10k more 😂🙌🏽 God don’t play bout me he knew what I deserved
— Lena 🫶🏽 (@gwenoxox) January 25, 2023

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