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Article created by: Mindaugas Balčiauskas

It takes a lot of courage to switch jobs. It takes even more to quit your job without a solid backup plan. However, work conditions can sometimes be so horrendous, the workplace environment can be so toxic, you end up giving your notice (or deliberately not even doing this) and packing all of your stuff in a cardboard box ASAP. There’s only so much that people can take!

Twitter user Kierra started up a very interesting thread on the social media platform when she asked people if they’ve ever “randomly” quit their jobs before, having absolutely no backup plan. The thread immediately went viral, getting over 125.8k likes, as Twitter users rushed to spill the tea about their personal experiences in the job industry.

You’ll find their stories about what happened after they decided that they’ve had enough and quit their jobs below. Have a read and let us know which of these you found to be the most inspirational, dear Pandas. Have you ever handed in your resignation without a plan for the future? Share your story in the comments if you’re feeling up to it.

Bored Panda reached out to Kierra to learn more about the inspiration behind her viral thread, what to do if you're planning on changing jobs in the near future, and whether passion or interest in your position is more important. Kierra helps people to pivot into tech, especially data-related roles. In case you're looking for a change in your career, you can check out her newsletter right over here. Scroll down for the full interview, Pandas!

Image credits: iamKierraD

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