Quitting Job and quitting boyfriend - a double standard?

I would not equate quitting a boyfriend with quitting a job I can't see a double standard since neither have a single common thread.

One is dealing with negative feelings, another with security and confidence. One is a relief, the other is a challenge. You can survive without a significant other- you can't without a job. One has to do with loyalty and morality, the other with capital and physical quality of life.

Because looking for a job while you are employed is not cheating and you job doesn't have feelings. Another thing, you NEED a job to support yourself. You don't need a relationship. Actually sometimes it's best to be alone between relationships.

It's a matter of burning bridges and considering feelings. In a business relationship, you have professionalism to consider as well as a reference. However in a regular relationship, you have another human being's feelings to consider. Would you really like to be broken up with knowing they were dating around behind your back, rather than being mature and considerate of your feelings and ending it before hurting you more?

You are comparing apples to oranges. These are two totally different scenarios. Different circumstances require different actions. I need a job but, not a girl friend. I have a gf because I want one not because I need one.

I think you are doing the right thing. Both ate stressing you out. Sort out your job and get applying to new ones.

keep the job, lose the boyfriend if he';s telling you to quit

Pure selfishness.

if thejob is not to your liking then you quit, boyfriend is another matter entirely

you should keep your job and dump your boyfriend