Working in education sucks, I work as an Education Technician, and less than 20K isn't worth the crap I have to put up with. I'm genuinely worried that no one will hire me since I have to give 30 days notice as part of my contract. I don't exactly have a stable work history as I job hopped out of depression and then took a few years hiatus to focus on my health. I feel like I'm kind of in a screwed position, but education is really taking a toll on my mental health and makes me genuinely read going into work everyday. I fear that if I have to give a 30 days notice, that a company will get impatient and hire someone else who can start sooner. I know it's not great to quit without something lined up, but should I resign now, and start applying to a crap ton of jobs during the 30 days, or should I actually wait to send in my resignation until I have something lined up? (If that's even possible at this point.)