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LCGrind

New Eng

LCGrind
Aug 28, 2019 13 Comments

Hi blinders,
I am trying to find a new job, but I get tons of work at my current job which makes it difficult to do LC and interview at other companies.

I am thinking of leaving my job and doing LC for two months full time. Is this a bad decision?
Also is 2months work gap a bad sign on resume.

Have you ever been in a similar situation, where you find it really difficult to study and interview at other companies, while you have ton of work at your current company. How did you plan to get a new job?

Any suggestion is highly appreciated.
Thank you.

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TOP 13 Comments
  • Don't quit, since you have already decide to leave, reduce current daily job, worest case bad review and layed off. In that case you will even get compensation.
    Aug 28, 2019 2
    • New / Eng
      LCGrind

      New Eng

      LCGrind
      OP
      Is getting layed off a bad sign while interviewing at other companies. How would you explain? Sorry if I am asking basic questions, I new to corporate world.
      Aug 28, 2019
    • QuoteWizard / Data
      boops

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      Amazon
      boops
      The new company wouldn’t know if you are laid off or fired; you don’t have to explain, and it doesn’t sound like your current company can afford to fire you. They have to pay extra $$ compared to you quitting
      Aug 28, 2019
  • Enova / IT
    LsJm55

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    LsJm55
    Also I've found job search depends a lot on market. Sometimes there are tons of openings and none at other times. If you've decided to leave anyways why bother doing ton of work? I'd recommend cutting down current work load and continue search.
    Aug 28, 2019 0
  • HBO
    woqusl621

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    woqusl621
    I’ve done it but I found the recruiters for FAANGs dry up when you’re not already employed. Make sure you have connections who can give a referral if you want FAAANG or have a good resume. I don’t have a degree though, so it could be easier for you.
    Aug 28, 2019 0
  • Indeed
    browpqc

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    browpqc
    Think of the insane pay raise you might get when you jump ship then grind through LC after work.
    Aug 28, 2019 0
  • QuoteWizard / Data
    boops

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    Amazon
    boops
    2 months is nothing bruh
    Aug 28, 2019 2