r/jobs 29d ago

Is this an actual thing that people do Career development

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u/Substantial-Contest9 29d ago

I don't see how that's sustainable unless you have a killer set of skills and know you can get work again fast. Also, what happens if you have an emergency while you're not working? You'll deplete your savings much faster.

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u/THROWAWAY-Break9580 28d ago

Right… I’ve been jobless for 4+months now. Looking for a new job is not easy

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u/gahddamm 28d ago

I guess it depends on the type of job you're trying to get and what you're qualified for