First off, I want to apologize for disappearing for a while. Even though no one actually reads my posts anyway, lol! Because of everything going on, I might not be able to stick to my regular schedule of posting twice a week anymore. Moving forward, it might be once a week or even once a month while I focus on my recovery and career change. But jokes aside, I have a big update to share: I have officially informed my team leader that I am resigning, even without a new job lined up yet.
The primary driver behind this big leap is my absolute passion to transition into a Business Analyst (BA) role in the IT sector. I want a career path that aligns with my strengths and allows me to work in a Work-From-Home or hybrid setup.
Over the past several months, I have spent my free time preparing for this transition. I spent countless hours on Udemy mastering the core foundations of business analysis. I grew to genuinely enjoy the structured world of requirement gathering: writing Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Requirement Documents (FRD), crafting User Stories, and mapping out User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Bridging the gap between business requirements and technical solutions feels like the exact career path I belong in.
The Burnout Acceleration
While becoming a BA has been my main motivation, my current work conditions simply accelerated my decision. I accepted my current position expecting only 4 to 5 shift days per month. However, due to team short-staffing, it escalated to a peak of 12 shifts a month. Waking up at 5:00 AM, commuting 32 kilometers to work, working until 7:30 PM, and driving another 32 kilometers back home drained every drop of my energy.
As an introvert who recharges in quiet solitude, this routine pushed me into severe burnout. It made me realize that I need to step away immediately to preserve my mental health and fully focus on making my career transition happen.
Building Skills and Looking Ahead
Besides learning BA methodologies, I have also been sharpening my technical skills. I learned how to build self-hosted WordPress sites on rented web hosting for potential freelance work, and I even deployed my very first SaaS application!
Quitting without a backup plan is a bold move, but taking time to reset is necessary. I will use this time to refresh my mind, sharpen my BA portfolio, and do whatever it takes to land my first role as a Business Analyst.
What about you guys? Have you ever taken the leap and quit a job without a backup plan to pursue your true career goals? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
