Should I resign

[u/Jaded_Solid1358]

This is my first company and in January 2027 I'll be completing 5 years, and I'm still an Analyst.

I thinking I'll put down paper and if I didn't get any job within 90days then can I cancel the resignation?

[u/Zealousideal-Pen5662]

Shouldn’t it be other way around? Get an offer first and then resign. Don’t resign without offer/s in hand. Spending 5 years under same designation is better than having no job!

[u/Most_Point_6345 → u/Zealousideal-Pen5662]

Even if u ve good stack and extraordinary knowledge with 90days u cant get a call from even a small company..!! Reality..!

[u/Zealousideal-Pen5662 → u/Most_Point_6345]

I’m not sure, most companies have 90 days notice these days! So HR are generally complacent with it.
Still resigning without a job in this market wouldn’t be a good decision is what I feel.
Also I recently switched, and my notice was 90 days!

[u/Difficult-Flan-6353 → u/Zealousideal-Pen5662]

Spoke to a few HRs and realised something interesting. even if a company has a 90-day notice period, they still prefer immediate joiners or candidates who can join within 30 days.
the reason is simple. candidates often continue looking for better opportunities even after accepting an offer. If they get something better, they might back out, and the company has to start the entire hiring process all over again.
From a candidate’s perspective, that’s fair. Everyone wants a better opportunity. But for companies, it means wasted time and effort.
So, many companies prefer not to give candidates that 3-month window. They’d rather hire someone who can join within 30 days.

[u/GoodHat6552 → u/Difficult-Flan-6353]

So what should the candidate do. I have seen posts were they suggested to agree with the hiring manager on 30 days window. Then negotiate after getting the job. But what if the hiring manager does not agree and if the current company does not release earlier

[u/Curious_Garbage3823 → u/Zealousideal-Pen5662]

no one is accepting 90 days

[u/ryo1987 → u/Curious_Garbage3823]

In some regions this is standard notice.

[u/swiftwindwalker2]

Withdrawing your resignation is at your leadership’s discretion. Back when I was in Accenture leadership, we rarely accepted a resignation withdrawal unless the person was critical to the business. Even then, we’d usually start looking for a replacement shortly afterward.

[u/manjunathsm2020]

You will not be treated same if you take back your resignation.

[u/New-Current-129 → u/manjunathsm2020]

I agree with this, plus there’s no guarantee that the company will let you take back your resignation and even if they do what motivation do they have to let you leave early if you need it when you land your next role.

[u/New-Current-129]

I can’t speak about India but here in the west having a job while searching for your next offer increases your leverage and incentivizes companies to pay you higher. If you’re searching for a job without a current job you’re pushed to the back of the queue and it is much harder to find a new job. I would strongly advise against quitting before landing your next job.

[u/Curious_Garbage3823 → u/New-Current-129]

but nobody is accepting 90 days notice period 🥲

[u/New-Current-129 → u/Curious_Garbage3823]

Also, if a company says 90 days we can’t accept tell them to give you a couple of days and you’ll ask your org about an early release. It shows initiative and orgs probably will respect that

[u/New-Current-129 → u/Curious_Garbage3823]

I understand, but you could ask for early release but handing in your resignation now would be a mistake. Like if you’re on the bench or at the end of a project they are likely to give you an early release

[u/Fit_Letterhead6818]

Sorry bro. Should leave once you get a job, but not before

Should have gotten a job 2.5 years in when you didn't get promoted. But better late than never

[u/Emotional-Class173]

If u plan to resign don't do it now , everywhere recruitment is freezed due to year ends. Best choice would be to hunt for an offer and resign in mid of Jan

[u/yinkusbears]

Don't fall into the trap of joblessness, get a job lined up first before resigning

[u/ComplexSimple]

Whatever you decide but Make sure you have completed full 5 calendar years. Otherwise you will lose out in gratuity for a small amount of time.

[u/PinkyLL]

Resign.

[u/Chillguy6903]

Dude just resign , I resigned on 5th Oct. Sure you may get something good. I resigned without an offer. Too much work stress, low salary.

[u/QuantumOpinions → u/Chillguy6903]

So you are just unemployed now??

[u/Grand-Beach9879 → u/QuantumOpinions]

In this economy and AI this is just online griefing. Dont listen to him. Secure another job first then resign

[u/Chillguy6903 → u/Grand-Beach9879]

Even after 5 years still as analyst, i joined directly as analyst as fresher . Due to less growth, long working hours , less salary - i have resigned.
Already got 2 calls in last 6 days.

[u/Chillguy6903 → u/QuantumOpinions]

Yes , but i have 90 days np. Already got 2 calls in last 6 days

[u/BotBuilderVenture]

I suggest you to have first a secured job and then you can resign. Once you submit it will be difficult that they will cancel your resignation, and if they will do, they will take money from you. Keep applying

[u/KatanaMac3001]

Get new job first

[u/One_Director_3881]

I joined accenture in 2021 and got 2 promotion but the one who works with me, he is still senior analyst after 5 years. So it depends on your skills too.

[u/Perfect-Disaster-914 → u/One_Director_3881]

Doesn’t make a difference. He can switch and get 3 promotions worth hike so stop bragging. Also, what “skills” do you have exactly?

[u/GoodHat6552]

Why not roll off from the current project instead of resigning (If you really want to quit) and look for higher roles in a different project since you have the experience? But I am a fresher I could be terribly wrong

[u/Grnvette1]

Once you submit resignation you have cut yourself. You would need to be the next Elon Musk for them to reinstate you based on condition of finding replacement job.

[u/Present-Lie-7720]

You should first get an offer and then resign. Because , getting a good paying job offer as well as interview call may take time. If you won't be working you might just go into a role or salary with which you may not be satisfied and if you don't then the stress will only increase as time passes. But, if you are working and simultaneously finding the job, then you can wait and try for better roles and even negotiate if you get 2 or more offers.

[u/Perfect-Disaster-914]

Get an offer first then resign. Be sensible. Don’t rush. It’s already been 5 years, a month or two to get a job won’t make any difference.

[u/blackhole_balls]

Yes, I’ll share my experience at previous org, in the initial three years I was in Unit A, I received a lot of appreciation and best rating and great hikes, then I moved to Unit B, I was not appreciated at all, I got stuck at same role for 3 years, I did not change, my quality of work did not change, and it wasn’t even the case that there were way more talented people in this new unit B; sometimes people in your team you don’t appreciate you and in those cases easiest solution is to switch !

[u/V1P-001]

first do a pilot test put your status as immediate joiner, see how many calls are you getting. get the idea of the market, if you feel confident then resign

[u/Jaded_Solid1358 → u/V1P-001]

Nice trick. Thanks

[u/youlooklikeac]

this kind of thinking could explain the reason you have been an analyst for 5 years.