Quitting my job was the worst mistake I've made.
For context, was working as a Customer Service Manager at a Big 5 Canadian bank. The job was essentially adult babysitting, and after 2 years, I just couldn't handle the customers anymore. It had gotten to the point where I would tell customers when I would close and where I would be and to meet me there. I really didn't have an issue with any other part of the jobs but the humans were just absolutely terrible to deal with. I also tried to move into corporate roles for two years prior, but unfortunately no luck.
I had about 7 years of progressive experience with that bank, I graduated my Bcom - Finance with Honours, had my CSC & CFA Level 1 as well as a year of savings, so I figured I would be able to find something.
Fast forward 28 months later, I still have no job. I have been through 10+ final round interviews, none of which have resulted in a single offer, even the ones that resulted from direct referrals. Almost feels like I have been blacklisted by the industry for quitting my job. I was lucky enough to find a manual labour job and have transitioned into their accounting department, however I am only making minimum wage and am not able to stay afloat without borrowing from my line of credit and credit cards.
Looking back as much as I hated that job, I am still just as stressed, and even more so with threat of homelessness and bankruptcy constantly over my head.
Thanks for letting me rant. No advice needed, just a lot of luck apparently.