India, June 16 -- A 31-year-old US-based woman who quit her full-time job on instinct and later took up an unpaid internship has shared how the unconventional decision helped her secure her dream role.

Jackie Garcia-Morales, who was working as a publishing associate in the US, recalled how a sudden feeling of unease prompted her to resign in April 2025, despite being content in her role. "One minute, I was joyfully dealing with Netflix celebrities. Next, my instincts were screaming that something was wrong. I couldn't explain it, but the feeling haunted me until I did something reckless," Jackie told Business Insider.

"I quit my job. I put in my resignation, and in the morning, that feeling of doubt was gone," she added.

The 31-year-ol...