I quit my job around four months ago, voluntarily leaving behind a cushy $560k yearly comp. Nothing lined up, just decided I needed a break.

It's been a good decision so far. The stock market has been performing well lately, which has been good for my savings during this time of unemployment.

It has yet to be seen whether I "threw it all away". Everyone close to me seems to think it was a rash decision and a big step back in my career. They might be right. I think I'll be difficult to get a job with the same compensation I had before. When I rejoin the job market, I'll probably be a few steps back.

But as of now, I have yet to see any negative repercussions! Just a long relaxing vacation. Ask me again in another eight months when I decide it's time to start looking for a job again and I might have a different answer. We'll see.