7 things to think before quitting your job

If you're like most people, you have days where you fantasize about quitting your job--getting away from your boss and your co-workers, and maybe even the work itself. But while there absolutely are times when quitting is a good idea--when your boss asks you to do something illegal or unsafe, for instance, or when you've been offered a fantastic opportunity somewhere else--most of the time it's smart to think through all the consequences before you decide to leave.
Here are seven things to think through before you deliver your resignation.
(Source: U.S.News & World Report LP; Images: ThinkStock)

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The job market is really bad right now
It's not unusual for a job search to take a year or more these days. And even if your finances allow you to go without work for that long, simply being unemployed, especially for that amount of time, may make it harder to find your next job. Employers tend to prefer to hire people who are already employed.
The job market is really bad right now
It's not unusual for a job search to take a year or more these days. And even if your finances allow you to go without work for that long, simply being unemployed, especially for that amount of time, may make it harder to find your next job. Employers tend to prefer to hire people who are already employed.