I would argue the most important step in "riding the bull" as the OP puts it is having savings[0]. In the context of keeping a job, having a savings cushion relieves a lot of stress and makes it much easier to make good long-term decisions (like taking the risk of leaving a company in a downward spiral for something unknown, but hopefully better.)
I agree. Too many people think of savings as a "nice to have" that you can skip when times are hard. But I have learned that savings are very nearly mandatory. Enough so that I'll start skipping meals before I start reducing contributing to savings.
If nothing else, having the ability to go for a good length of time without an income gives you the runway to be thoughtful and more selective when it comes time for job-hunting.
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I would argue the most important step in "riding the bull" as the OP puts it is having savings[0]. In the context of keeping a job, having a savings cushion relieves a lot of stress and makes it much easier to make good long-term decisions (like taking the risk of leaving a company in a downward spiral for something unknown, but hopefully better.)
0 - https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/06/why-you-need-f-you-money/
I agree. Too many people think of savings as a "nice to have" that you can skip when times are hard. But I have learned that savings are very nearly mandatory. Enough so that I'll start skipping meals before I start reducing contributing to savings.
If nothing else, having the ability to go for a good length of time without an income gives you the runway to be thoughtful and more selective when it comes time for job-hunting.