If you're that young (18??), you can almost definitely afford to quit tomorrow and look for something better.
It very probably is the opposite. A lot of people who end up working at 18 are doing it because they need the money and their support network is poor.
Re:Ask HN: Who Wants to Be Fired?
by whateveracct on Thursday October 03, 2019 @12:33AM
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That's a good point. If things will go to shit if you quit, by all means don't. But regardless look to secure a job before quitting.
Can confirm. Been working as a SWE full time and trying to finish my degree since 19. I would not take this pile of stress if I had a pile of money.
It's hard when you're young (no savings, car payment, whatever).. but it gets harder before it gets easier.
This is a time in your life when you're (hopefully) not supporting anyone else, don't have a ton of possessions, don't have a mortgage, can couch-surf, eat ramen, etc.
Well, yeah, no. Family is leaving the country, S/O got kicked out, and I have a Great Pyrenees.
Re:Ask HN: Who Wants to Be Fired?
by brucedawson on Wednesday October 02, 2019 @11:10PM
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Quit. Period. Maybe find a new job first. But don't stick around.
Never sacrifice your own career for your employer's success (within some time horizon.) Being willing to quit when your boss is a clear bad actor is a core part of this.