Hey, resignation without a job is not exactly the kind of life update you casually drop and expect everyone to clap. As many of my acquaintances already know, I submitted my resignation on 1 April, and I am currently serving my notice period for another 23 days or so. Yes, I am counting. Both excited and nervous.
To be completely honest, I have not secured another job yet. I know, shocking, right? This is exactly why most people refuse to even consider resignation without a job as an option. The logic is simple: secure income first, then move. Safe, structured, and very adult. Unfortunately, I chose the slightly more chaotic route, which is to leave first and figure things out after. Not recommended for the faint-hearted, but here we are. LOL
Faith vs Logic (and Me Trying to Balance Both)
Resignation without a job sounds irresponsible on paper, but for me, it came down to something deeper than just career planning. I have always believed (though sometimes I forgot) that my sustenance does not come from the company. The company is just a medium. Rezeki comes from Allah. And as a Muslim, this is where faith is supposed to come in…not just when things are comfortable, but especially when they are not.
That being said, faith does not cancel out reality. I did not wake up one day feeling spiritually enlightened and decide to resign for fun. HAHAHAHA. I was just… done. You know that kind of done where even small things start irritating you for no valid reason? Yes, that level. At some point, taking care of my mental health stopped being optional and started becoming necessary.
Then comes the financial part, which honestly makes everything even more ironic. With the current price hikes, reduced subsidies, and daily expenses that somehow increase without asking for permission, I realised something quite disturbing. I was no longer working to earn. I was earning just to continue working. Petrol, tolls, parking, yadi yadi yada. Basically, I am paying money to go to work so I can earn money to pay for going to work. Make it make sense.
Choosing a Different Kind of Stress
Resignation without a job, in this case, was not about being brave or inspirational. It was more like choosing a different kind of stress. Stay and be mentally drained, or leave and be financially anxious. I simply picked the one that gave me a bit more breathing space. Of course, I am worried. I am not that delusional. There are moments when I question my own decisions, especially when I start thinking about commitments (very high) and responsibilities. But at the same time, I also remember how I felt before making this decision, and that feeling was not sustainable long-term.
Resignation without a job has also forced me to be very honest with myself. No more hiding behind routine or blaming work for everything. Now it is just me, my choices, and whatever comes next. Slightly uncomfortable, but also strangely freeing. I am currently in that awkward transition phase where nothing is stable yet, but everything is possible. It is not glamorous. There is no aesthetic morning routine or productivity glow-up happening here. Just real life, with a bit of faith, a bit of panic, and a lot of overthinking.
At the end of the day, I am choosing to trust that this decision will make sense eventually. Maybe not now, maybe not next week, but at some point. Until then, I will just continue doing what I can, applying where I can, and reminding myself that rezeki does not come with a fixed job title.
If You’re Hiring (or Just Feeling Generous)
On a slightly practical note (and yes, this is me being serious for a moment), I humbly request that if you happen to know of any opportunities or can provide a referral, please do reach out. I am currently based in Negeri Sembilan and am ideally looking for a hybrid position, preferably around Nilai, Sepang, Bangi, Kajang, or Semenyih. I am also open to on-site roles further away, provided the overall package makes sense and can realistically cover commuting costs (we have learned our lesson). At the moment, I am exploring opportunities within non-sales marketing, administration, and event-related functions. And if job opportunities are not your thing but you still feel like supporting this slightly chaotic transition, you can always do so via Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/nlymr.
Thanks for reading!