Should I leave my current job during this time of pandemic?

I have been a developer in my current company for 6yrs. and during my stay here I've learned a lot not just in web development but also in life. I enjoyed working with wonderful and amazing people/team in a great environment with great culture where I feel I'm comfortable, valued and salary is good too.

But since the start of 2nd quarter of this year everything changes because of the new management and new clients. Most of new project that we've handled we don't have much information about it and clients are hard to chase and doesn't give much details when we ask. So were just shooting in the dark. Clients also demands more and during the development lot's of changes made and new features added that are out of the project scope and we have to adjust again and that makes the project to go over budget.

I started to feel burnouts, lack of motivation going to work, stress. Still tried my very best to do each task that I was assigned and meet my deadlines but each day it gets harder and harder for me and the whole team.

Just this past 5 months some of our team members resigned because of

• burnouts
• stress
• lack of motivations
• lack of career development
• team don't get much appreciation about accomplishments

So my question is should I leave my current job and start to learn new things and improve my skills?

I have saved enough money to pay my rent and other bills like insurance, internet, food until the end of this year. But it keeps me worried that I will not have job and income.

Apologies for my bad English.

Thanks, keep safe and God Bless! :)

Comments

[KW Stannard]

I am not sure how things work in the Phillipines, but you can look for a new job while still employed in most places. Try not to stress too much about your current job while looking so that you can put a good face forward in your job search.

[PenAndPapers]

Great advice! Thanks Kelly :D

[WAN Chun Yu (Willis)]

I agree. Mental health is much more important. This is clearly the result of poor management of which you have little control.

[Benny Powers 🇮🇱🇨🇦]

Try to line something else up first, and in the mean time try to say no to management and the client

[PenAndPapers]

Thank you Benny :D

[Benny Powers 🇮🇱🇨🇦]

sorry I meant "line something up"

[devwhoruns]

Try to 4DX way of working and keep hope that "this too shall pass".
medium.com/@nina.semczuk/5-practic...

[PenAndPapers]

Thanks devwhoruns :D that was a nice article.

[Pankaj Sharma 🇮🇳]

I would keep this job until I find a new one, it is a pain but consider the pandemic and job cuts, it would be tough to survive without a job..

[PenAndPapers]

Thanks Pankaj you have a point. I'm still trying to weigh in my options.

[Pankaj Sharma 🇮🇳]

Sure, good luck buddy

[maffyew burch]

Feel like my story is relevant!
Just left a job of 4 years, and I was content there! I was contacted by this new opportunity doing very similar stuff to before, just a bit of a level up in responsibilities. My interview process at the new place (zoom only, never met them in person) made me feel great, they were great to talk to and everything was so relaxed, and I've been working with them for a month now, and I haven't felt pressured once.

It was hard to make the decision because I liked my old job, it took a few weeks to decide. The people at my old place were great, and I have some great friends, which I'll have to actively keep in touch with.

What I suggest is to interview for a few places, and interview them. You are likely proficient at what you do and you have something to offer them, just see if your goals align with theirs and make sure you feel comfortable with them!

All the best, there's no harm in looking!

[PenAndPapers]

Thank you maffyew, and good luck on your new job :)

[Mario Pereira]

Instead of quiting why not speak about this with your peers and upper management? It seems that all your team is jumping the boat. No devs no product.

[PenAndPapers]

Thanks Mario i'll try that :)

[Tea]

Look for a job, then quit. In the meantime, slow down and don't let managerial pressure get to you.
If you quit first you put yourself in an unpleasant position, where you might end up okaying a lesser job than you deserve. Three months rent is also not much to go with.
Also, avoid gaps in your resume. Recruiters love knowing that we never take a break from the grind. Why? Beats me, but definitely a thing.

[PenAndPapers]

Thank you Tea, I'll keep that in mind :)

[DaX]

I would go extra mile and try to find another job without leaving current one. Then if you like a new one after a week or two you can leave old one.

[PenAndPapers]

Thank you DaX great point :)

[Rene Padillo 🇵🇭]

Hey man, I feel you, I just submitted my resignation the past few days with the same reason.

I also have the same dilemma, I have enough money to survive until the end of the year.
But I have backup plans, I assured myself that after I'll leave the company I know what I wanted to do next.

Here's what I know:

• Even on this time of pandemic there are still companies looking for new hires. So send your job applications to companies that you really wanted to work for.
• You can even go your own way, create your own business and/or do things that you really love to do
• As always, don't rush your resignation, you might regret it. Try and reflect if resigning is really the right decision for you to grow. Try to renegotiate your work terms or maybe ask for sabbatical leaves if possible.
• If you really chose to resign, then make sure you have backup plans before submitting your resignation. It's up to you on what you really wanted to do in the next chapter of your life.
• Always put your mental health as a priority, your mind is your greatest asset. Money can be earned, you can always find a way if you really wanted to.

I hope I have given you some enlightenment.

I wish you the best, and I hope you'll find your answer.

Good luck man

[PenAndPapers]

Great point, thanks Rene and good luck too.

[Maulik]

I have the same dilemma. I have a job which is paying me enough but I get no satisfaction and no value for my work. So I am also looking for a change but I don't think it is the right time to leave a job. So my advice would be to get a job offer first and then resign.

[PenAndPapers]

Thanks Maulik