Should I quit my job?
You've googled this 4 times this month. Let's just do the math.
Example situation
“I make $85k as a mid-level PM. I hate my VP — he takes credit for everything and blocks my promotions. I have $40k saved and a side project making $800/mo. I keep fantasizing about quitting but I'm terrified.”
Judgment —
Don't quit. Not yet.
Reality —
You don't hate your job. You hate your VP. That's a reporting-line problem, not a career problem. Your side project at $800/mo is $9,600/year — it doesn't replace $85k. You'd burn through your $40k in 7 months living modestly, 4 if you don't cut everything. The fantasy of quitting feels like freedom. The reality of quitting with no replacement income feels like Tuesday-morning panic at your kitchen table.
Cost —
If you quit now, you lose health insurance, 401k match, and the compounding benefit of building while employed. You gain about 3 months of relief before the savings anxiety hits harder than your VP ever did.
Move:
Start applying internally or externally for the same role, different manager. Give yourself 90 days. If nothing moves, then quit — with a plan, not a feeling.
Real OneShot output — 1 input, 1 answer, no comfort