For those who don't need a day job anymore: A few questions:

Discussion in 'General Business' started by enote, Mar 5, 2009.

  1. #1
    I'm getting close to the point were I will be able to leave my regular job and go full time online.

    When did you leave your job, how did it feel? Did you tell your boss/supervisor what you were doing?

    I would like to hear about peoples transition experiences.

    -enote
     
    enote, Mar 5, 2009 IP
  2. The Rover

    The Rover Active Member

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    Firstly, congratulations! I can tell you from first hand experience that the day I left my "day" job was one day I'll never forget. I'd highly recommend throwing a "going away" party and invite friends and coworkers! So long as your business keeps up, you'll never look back. What do you do for a living?
     
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  3. enote

    enote Member

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    I work for a University enrolling student at the moment.
     
    enote, Mar 5, 2009 IP
  4. TheHostingPalace

    TheHostingPalace Peon

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    #4
    What are you doing that you no longer need a "day job" :)
     
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  5. enote

    enote Member

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    I run several different websites in the fashion niche.
     
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  6. mentos

    mentos Prominent Member

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    I have left my job 2 year ago coz the salary is not so good.
    It feel nice and free.
    Yes,my boss always drink with me after office hour to chat about the latest market movement.
     
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  7. matik

    matik Peon

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    Theres nothing better than working from home and being your own boss. If you make more money at home then outside, then whats the point
     
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  8. enote

    enote Member

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    Good point Matik.

    I just want to bank some more before I go all online, because of the way the economy is at the moment, I would feel safer having a bigger savings. It's really tough to find another (half-way-good) job if things slow down in my niches for whatever reason.
     
    enote, Mar 5, 2009 IP
  9. krishmk

    krishmk Well-Known Member

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    hey, I have a word of caution to you.
    Before leaving your regular job - make sure you have a proven and consistent monthly income (atleast for the past 6 months) thru online job/ business.
    Things would be horrible if you start testing the waters all of sudden.

    Working at your own requires great amount of patience and control. Plan well and then leave your job.
    I personally wish you all success in your endeavors
     
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  10. enote

    enote Member

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    @ Krishmk

    Great advice, thanks.
     
    enote, Mar 5, 2009 IP
  11. Jaya_allways

    Jaya_allways Peon

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    WOW.. congratulations for you.. That's just great.. That is goal for me, and you managed to do it.. very very congratulations for you.. :)
     
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  12. enote

    enote Member

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    @ Jaya, Keep working and follow your passion. Remember money follows the passion not the other way around.
     
    enote, Mar 6, 2009 IP
  13. AdamDuritz99

    AdamDuritz99 Peon

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    I would love to quit my day job. But I would have to have a lot of savings built up first. Plus I'd probably do it part time for a long time, just to keep my sanity.
     
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  14. BenGregg

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    Very well done, I am hoping one day I can live off my sites as well, it would be nice to work on my own time.
     
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    It was a great day for me, I left a technology sales job of 2 years (which was not for me, I am not a born salesman, I just kept getting promoted) It was a smaller company and I did tell everyone what I was doing, and everyone was really supportive. Offered advice, and they were all pretty jealous. Now it`s two years later and I still remember that drive home after my last day......glorious....Now I'm at the point where the thought has crossed my mind "I may never have to work for anyone for the rest of my life" Another good day you get to look forward to. Congrats!
     
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  16. enote

    enote Member

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    Very inspiring thank you!

     
    enote, Mar 7, 2009 IP