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Yikes! Should I Quit My Job Even If It's My Only Consistant Income?

by Clara H
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I've worked at a pet shop for 2 years and it's the only job I've had. It's very low pay but pets are my passion and I wouldn't want a wage job anywhere else. The co workers and boss are nice, never had conflict. Working at a pet shop does have its ups and downs.

Reasons I want to quit my job:
* Mostly my health. The doctors haven't figured it out yet (not very helpful) but it could be chronic fatigue. Every day I work, it stuffs me up for the next couple of days and I can't stay awake long enough to do ANYTHING (any light physical activity affects me). It's ruining my life and responsibilities. I've tried cutting down to 4 days of work to 3 days but the problem is still there. I had a week off recently and what a difference... I was actually awake!

* I have post traumatic stress disorder and working every single week is building up pressure and stress in my head... it makes it difficult. It is making me so unhappy and dreading every week... especially that I sleep in between so can get nothing done outside of work. Yes I am seeing a psychologist.

* Life's too short to be so unhappy and my job is making me unhappy (it's not the work itself... it's just going to a workplace every week and the buildup of stress).

* I planned to quit anyway once my Internet Marketing stuff was up and consistantly running (my passion has become Internet Marketing... I'm happy when I'm able to work on it). That is going ok and I could be working on it when I'm not at the pet shop and giving it the extra push it needs... but I can't even build on it because I'm always sleeping!

So if I do quit, I will have no immediate income. I do currently live with my parents (my current job doesn't pay enough to move out) so living expenses are low. I could go on jobseeker welfare until I get on my feet as last resort (I hate going on welfare, lol). My plan is to then work hard on my Internet businesses... I already make some money on that so I know I can, but I know it is risky quitting my more 'stable' job and in most circumstances not reccomended. My IM just needs more time which I currently can't give due to my going-nowhere pet shop job and sleeping problem.

Would love your input, thank you. This is the only job I've had so deciding to stay or quit is a massive decision. I don't know if I'm making the right decision either way. If I should 'just do it'.

So I'm turning to people with more experience and your advice. Thank you!
Also sorry for the wall of text. XP
  • Profile picture of the author Ernie Lo
    Clara although I could be wrong, it seems you want to quit and maybe are looking for us to help you make the decision easier, but listen up.

    I did the same thing you (a couple of times actually) quit jobs due to being unhappy and thinking I would hit it off with this Internet marketing thing. Worst decision of my life back then. This **** isnt easy and the money wont come in fast. I could of saved up a lot more if I didn't quit my job.

    Trust me when you're unemployed, and your IM business is not making fast enough income (most likely scenario), you'll be MORE stressed and depressed then you are now.

    I'm not knocking the idea of one day running your own online business full time because it certainly is possible, but it's not worth getting really behind in life financially. This is because IM is a dream for now, a big, hard unlikely dream because 95% of people don't make it.

    I don't know the solution to your problem, but I just think quitting at the moment is a bad idea, I know from experience.
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  • Profile picture of the author ksmusselman
    Quick post here...I'm new to the forum but not new to working an online business from home. A few years ago I "wished" for some way to be able to work from home. As they say, be careful what you wish for... two bad knees, stress and depression cost me two jobs and I ended up at home on disability. So I really feel for your situation right now.

    The bottom line is, your health is more important than any J-O-B. My suggestion - take your love and passion for pets and turn that into a full time online job!

    Start a blog and do some serious article marketing - all about pets. Talk in general about your work with animals; set up some affiliate links and if you absolutely have to, get a part time job elsewhere while you build your business.

    As for jobseeker welfare - if you qualify for it, take it. You've paid into it via your income taxes so let it work for you now.

    I hope things get better for you! Hang in there and things will be okay eventually. Good luck!

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  • Profile picture of the author seasoned
    You might be disappointed at the job seeker income. They may dock you for declared earnings.

    You say it "stuffs you up", and makes you tired. Are you sensitive to some smell or product there, or allergic? If so, a simple prescription or avoidance can help! You describe things like emotionally it is a GREAT job for you! HAVE do you have post tramatic disorder? As for the fatigue, THAT can be due to the allergy, etc... which DOES lead to stress.

    I HAVE been in that spot, and worked through it.

    Steve
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  • Profile picture of the author Clara H
    Three different opinions... a lot of food for thought.

    Ernie - your advice sounds very realistic and I do wonder if the stress of having no money would make things even worse... I've been dabbling in IM for a few years and I completely agree with you that things won't neccasarily 'take off' and have cash rolling in right away and this could make things difficult... I am a very persistant person and have already put a lot of work into it and starting to see results... so I know that I am one of the 5% that will make it. I plan to make that happen.

    Karen - I've found that product creation and eBay are my two strong points and am delving into those. I'm already making some money selling pet training DVDs (affiliate) so this is certainly something to expand on, as well as the other things I have in mind (solving certain problems).

    Seasoned - That could be a possibility and something worth looking into. Because I don't yet know exactly what is causing this sleeping problem (I've had it over a year now and it's become really bad since October).


    Hmm... Whatever situation I am in now, I don't think I can continue exactly what I'm doing now. From your advice, maybe I could meet half way... see different doctors until I find out what's going on with my sleeping and if there's a way to fix it, maybe consider requesting less days at work and not quitting altogether, look into jobseeker welfare as a possibility and research if it is worth it, and assuming I can keep myself awake after some changes work my arse off on Internet Marketing.

    So find a way to stay awake and work on IM, but not cut my wage completely may be the way to go...
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  • Profile picture of the author Lloyd Buchinski
    The first thought I had when I read your OP was allergies. I'm just mildly allergic to dogs, but more to cat fur (or is it fuzz?) and feathers. If I were locked in a room with a feather quilt, I'd probably die in a few days. At least that's what it feels like when I do get exposed to them for awhile.

    Especially since your work days are the worst, that sounds like pet allergies to me.

    I would immediately look for a new job. I have to agree with a couple of comments already posted, don't look for fast money online. The competition here is way more than it is offline. (imo) And if you don't feel like getting into the 'get rich online fast' area, that is another handicap.

    There are actually jobs where you can work online while collecting money on the job. I am not at all trying to suggest something cheating or sneaky, but I had one where I had hi speed internet access (when I was on dial up) and the company didn't mind at all if I used it myself when there was nothing else to do.

    This was a unique security job which had more periods of nothing else to do than most jobs, but if that doesn't suit you I'd expect there are others.

    best wishes, and good luck with all that.
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  • Profile picture of the author seasoned
    CDlara,

    I once went a month with almost no sleep. That was MONTHS ago, and I am STILL reeling from it. It can really do a number on you.

    Steve
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  • Profile picture of the author Doug
    Clara,
    I'm going with Ernie's advice to answer your question, coupled with your continued seeking of answers to your medical situation. From what you have written, it sounds as though your employer is understanding of your health issues, so continue to hang in there.

    on top of some affiliate income now you also mention product creation as an area of strength. While expanding your affiliate efforts with the pet training videos, how about creating your own pet related products? Use your knowledge gained over the past two years to guide that creating process.

    Then use your successful knowledge with affiliate marketing to teach your own affiliates how to succeed while selling your product(s).

    Develop your plan, and be purposeful with your free time to work your plan and, in time, you will find greater success.

    But you do have to keep yourself 'above water' first. Keep a job.

    If you are unable to find a resolution with the medical issues, maybe a new job is one step in your plan to keep you afloat until you truly are in a position to quit.

    Doug
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    • Profile picture of the author Tony Tikos
      you should save up some money before you quit, also you are on the warrior forum, so naturally i'm assuming you are motivated to gain independance from an online income, which is what u should strive for. if your job makes you unhappy you should quit. i have left many jobs that made me unhappy, i have left jobs even without saving any money to life off for at least 6 months, which i don't recommend. i recommend you save money, quit your job, and focus on building an income on line
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  • Profile picture of the author oliviasmith
    Well Clara as you said that your interest has developed into Internet Marketing then i should say that you should fully concentrate on this and quit and job and do full time work on IM
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  • Profile picture of the author lstoops
    Priorities first. Your health is most important. You got to find out what is causing your sleeping issue. My first thought was allergies too. I was going to say to cut your hours down at the pet store but you've already done that. It seems that if you could fix the health issue things would be much better for you.

    In the meantime, definitely put some massive action towards the things that are working for you online. If you bring in more online then you won't worry about quitting your job and not having any income coming in.
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  • Profile picture of the author Besttips
    I am new here and just read the entire thread about your dilemma. Here are my thoughts:

    I agree with Istoops...First find out what is causing the sleep and health issues..and how to solve them. When we are tired, everything appears to be worse than they really are.

    This is a big decision. I suggest you get out 2 pieces of paper to capture your thoughts, taking into account the advice given here. On one page, write "what will happen if I stay in the current job"? and just start writing..what will happen to your income, relationships, home situation, health, emotional well being, etc.

    On the 2nd page, write "what will happen if I go into IM full time and have no other income"? and go through the same exercise (income, relationships, home situation, health, emotional well being, etc).

    Once this is on paper and out of your head (where we all tend to churn because the decision is not made), the decision will be much more clear. Perhaps options not yet clear will pop up (look for a different job in the animals field, create that first product that is your own and market it to your list while you continue to work, ask your list what challenges they have and create information products to solve them, etc.).

    Please let us know how we can help.
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  • Profile picture of the author 2marketnow
    If your job is low paying quit it after you've secured another low paying or better paying job. Do this IM on the side. Rule of thumb is you have to earn 3 times your current salary before you quit your 9-5. I think of it like this; I could spend my extra time glued to the tube or giving a few moments to my IM ambitions on a daily basis. Should maybe exercise but definitely has not hurt to replace the tube. If you do not take vitamins you might well give that a shot as well.
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