I see people ranting in the comments about their PM jobs on a daily basis. There's clearly a lot going on: shitty leaders, lay offs, AI job replacement, pressure to ship faster, list goes on. So no surprise here that people want to quit their jobs and move to a different company. But what is actually the alternative? There's no guarantee that the new company you evetually join is better, it could be the same or worse, right? And with the current job market you'd problably spend 6 months looking for a new job (if you're lucky).
So this means: One, you don't like your job (even hate it). And two, the chances of landing a new better job are very low (at least at the moment).
So unless you have a lot of savings in your bank account, and you can afford to look for a "great fit" job for long a time, I'd say the most sensible choice is sticking to your current job, am I right?
But this means every workday for +8 hrs you're doing something you're not really enjoying. It sounds awful, but unfortunately it's the reality of many PMs out there - hence all the ranting. So what are the actual sensitive choices?
- Start a side business that gives you purpose and motivation - enough to balance all the crap from your pm job. Take it to a point where you can make a living and then quit your PM job.
- Train in a different craft and change careers - something "AI proof" with less shitty bosses and more job opportunities.
- Stick to your job (hear me out), but objectively asses what's within your control to change your situation for the better. Maybe having that overdue chat with your boss, or setting a boundary with that annoying colleague. Little things that can compound to make the job more bearable, and who knows, maybe turn it into something you'd enjoy.
Of course everyone's context, needs and aspirations are different. I decided to quit my PM job and started my own business (I had enough savings to take that risk) but it hasn't been easy. I wish I've read something like this before I decided to quit my PM job.