Quit my Job

S_Happens

I turned in my letter of resignation yesterday and two weeks from tomorrow I'll be unemployed.

I quit to go back to school full time. I posted a related topic back in January, but I was able to work through the semester and take the two classes. I did well, worked all summer, and got accepted into the ME program. My classes start on Monday and I have 6 semesters to go.

I'm both excited about the opportunity and anxious about leaving a very secure job that I actually enjoy quite a bit. That said, the job isn't all gravy and I won't ever have a better opportunity to go back, so I'm taking it. I worked hard for the past 4.5 years to make this possible and I know there's still a lot of hard work ahead of me (albeit quite different).

Evo

Good luck S!

micromass

I hope you enjoy your studies S!! What are you going to study?

S_Happens

Mechanical Engineering

micromass

Ah, that explains the ME in your post

Have fun with it!

Ivan92

It is never easy to leave a secure job, but I know you have made a major step forward in your life! No regrets! Have fun!

KrisOhn

It's a difficult step in the right direction, congratulations, now you have the momentum, let it carry you far. Good luck!

Astronuc

Quote by S_Happens

I turned in my letter of resignation yesterday and two weeks from tomorrow I'll be unemployed.

I quit to go back to school full time. I posted a related topic back in January, but I was able to work through the semester and take the two classes. I did well, worked all summer, and got accepted into the ME program. My classes start on Monday and I have 6 semesters to go.

I'm both excited about the opportunity and anxious about leaving a very secure job that I actually enjoy quite a bit. That said, the job isn't all gravy and I won't ever have a better opportunity to go back, so I'm taking it. I worked hard for the past 4.5 years to make this possible and I know there's still a lot of hard work ahead of me (albeit quite different).

Best wishes and good luck with your academic pursuits!

mcknia07

Good luck! I've been contemplating the same idea here recently. Let me know how it goes. I have about 6-8 classes and I'll have my degree in ME. Easier said than done with working a huge amount of hours with no extra help at work. Best of luck! I know it will work out for you:)

turbo

Good luck, S_Happens. It's unsettling to leave your comfort-zone, sometimes, but it is often necessary to your growth. I have been very fortunate to have a wife that is very supportive and who has faith in my abilities, so I've been able to job-hop freely in order to pursue the best jobs that were available to me.

Borek

Good luck SH. Hard to achieve something without taking risks, I wish you it will pay off

Topher925

I did the same thing a few years ago when I left my job to go to grad school full time. I don't regret it one bit.

*flyingpig*

Your previous job was?

Astronuc

Quote by mcknia07

Good luck! I've been contemplating the same idea here recently. Let me know how it goes. I have about 6-8 classes and I'll have my degree in ME. Easier said than done with working a huge amount of hours with no extra help at work. Best of luck! I know it will work out for you:)

Good luck to you to, mck!

G01

Good luck S!

Jack21222

Good luck!

Yesterday was my last day at my job. After working full time and taking 15 credits a semester for the past 4 semesters, I just can't do it anymore. Now I get to give my final year of undergrad my full attention.

lisab

Quote by S_Happens

I turned in my letter of resignation yesterday and two weeks from tomorrow I'll be unemployed.

I quit to go back to school full time. I posted a related topic back in January, but I was able to work through the semester and take the two classes. I did well, worked all summer, and got accepted into the ME program. My classes start on Monday and I have 6 semesters to go.

I'm both excited about the opportunity and anxious about leaving a very secure job that I actually enjoy quite a bit. That said, the job isn't all gravy and I won't ever have a better opportunity to go back, so I'm taking it. I worked hard for the past 4.5 years to make this possible and I know there's still a lot of hard work ahead of me (albeit quite different).

Soooo....can I have your old job

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Ivan92	It is never easy to leave a secure job, but I know you have made a major step forward in your life! No regrets! Have fun!

KrisOhn	It's a difficult step in the right direction, congratulations, now you have the momentum, let it carry you far. Good luck!

mcknia07	Good luck! I've been contemplating the same idea here recently. Let me know how it goes. I have about 6-8 classes and I'll have my degree in ME. Easier said than done with working a huge amount of hours with no extra help at work. Best of luck! I know it will work out for you:)

turbo Recognitions: Gold Member	Good luck, S_Happens. It's unsettling to leave your comfort-zone, sometimes, but it is often necessary to your growth. I have been very fortunate to have a wife that is very supportive and who has faith in my abilities, so I've been able to job-hop freely in order to pursue the best jobs that were available to me.

Borek Admin	Good luck SH. Hard to achieve something without taking risks, I wish you it will pay off

Topher925	I did the same thing a few years ago when I left my job to go to grad school full time. I don't regret it one bit.

G01 Recognitions: Gold Member Homework Help	Good luck S!

Jack21222	Good luck! Yesterday was my last day at my job. After working full time and taking 15 credits a semester for the past 4 semesters, I just can't do it anymore. Now I get to give my final year of undergrad my full attention.