[tacostakohashi]

It's easier to find the time if you're already laid off / between jobs, or your current position is awful for whatever reason. Otherwise, for most folks with tolerable jobs and things to keep them busy outside of work, it's tough to justify the time (especially since it often entails taking time off work).

[bravetraveler]

The effort to search, even in good times, shouldn't be underestimated

The measure differs by the person, but I've legitimately been putting up with a job bad for my mental health for years. We can get accustomed to a lot

This only happened to get better for me in the last week because an opportunity landed in my lap. Had my network forgotten me, I would toil here for years until something broke permanently