(NewsNation) — As the holidays approach, so does hiring season for companies nationwide.
According to career expert Laura Gassen Otting, those looking to leave their job have several factors to consider.
Gassen Otting joined “Morning in America” on Sunday to discuss whether now is the right time for a work break.
“Quitting during the holidays can be a good idea if you’re in a position that is just unbearable, if it’s hurting your well-being, if it is crushing your soul,” Gassen Otting said.
“But you have to do some thinking about whether or not this is just a temporary situation.”
However, if you do not have the requisite financial support to do so, it may make more sense to wait.
“I always say to job seekers, they should have six months of savings in the bank before they quit a job,” Gassen Otting said.
“And those six months should be based on two numbers. There’s the want-to-make number, and then there’s the need-to-make number.
“So as long as you’re covering your need to make number for six months, that’s okay.”