Fulltime job or Fulltime IMer: Which would you do?(Read more....)

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12 years ago

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sbucciarel

Banned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by TheNewGuy2010

I was let go from my job on the 10th of August. Our company did not get the contracted renewed, therefore I was let go.

NO! I am not desperate nor hard up for cash TODAY! I am am not hurting, if you will, nor and I looking for "quick cash" ideas. Money isn't the issue.

Last Friday I was offered a new job, a new organization, with the same management responsibilities as my other job,but with fewer staff to manage and more money.

I honestly don't want to go back to work for anyone on a full-time basis. The most that I would want to do is a part-time gig just for "pocket change". It's just me, as I am single and child free. All of my expenses are very low and easily covered with my savings and other "streams".

My desire is to focus on my authority website, and watch it develop and eventually earn my income from internet marketing projects. I'm so drained working for people.

I've not been to a job in 20 days and it's a great feeling to be honest. It's like a new found freedom that I do not want to give up. I'd really enjoy focusing on my true desire like IM, offline ventures,etc... and planning my move to New York City.

I'm 39 years old and I'd really like to make some big changes with my life and career. I've been a student of IM for a long time but I've never had the time to do anything MAJOR and significant due in part to my jobs.

I've never felt better with my life as I have these last 20 days.

What would you do if you were "in my shoes"?

I'd grab that job offer as fast as I could if you're not ALREADY making a full time living from IM.

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MissTerraK

12 years ago

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

I'd grab that job offer as fast as I could if you're not ALREADY making a full time living from IM.

^^^Ditto on what Suzanne said. Very wise advice!

Making a full time income in IM can be done, no doubt about it, however it does take more than a cash investment, it takes time. Sometimes a lot of time with trial and error in finding that sweet spot.

With the economy the way it is, and so many unemployed looking for work, you may not find such an offer as this if needed down the line.

Terra

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JohnMcCabe

12 years ago

Adding on to what Suzanne and Terra said, you may find that moving to a city like NYC may increase your cost of living by quite a bit. Several years ago, a friend of mine was paying more for her studio in Manhattan than I was for a 3,500 square foot, 5 bedroom house on 3+ acres. More than twice as much, as a matter of fact.

As a business owner, you are also responsible for some of the things your employer paid for, such as health insurance, social security taxes, retirement benefits (and if you're rolling your eyes like I did, it comes quicker than you can imagine).

You may also find that looking for a job (should you need to) gets tougher the longer you've been self-employed, much less entrepreneurial. You reach a point where people are afraid to hire you because they think that you are only there until the next opportunity catches your attention.

I'm not saying you shouldn't do it. At 39, you're fully capable of making your own decisions. I just wanted to toss out a couple of things you might not have considered in the flush of your new freedom.

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TheNewGuy2010

12 years ago

Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe

Adding on to what Suzanne and Terra said, you may find that moving to a city like NYC may increase your cost of living by quite a bit. Several years ago, a friend of mine was paying more for her studio in Manhattan than I was for a 3,500 square foot, 5 bedroom house on 3+ acres. More than twice as much, as a matter of fact.

As a business owner, you are also responsible for some of the things your employer paid for, such as health insurance, social security taxes, retirement benefits (and if you're rolling your eyes like I did, it comes quicker than you can imagine).

You may also find that looking for a job (should you need to) gets tougher the longer you've been self-employed, much less entrepreneurial. You reach a point where people are afraid to hire you because they think that you are only there until the next opportunity catches your attention.

I'm not saying you shouldn't do it. At 39, you're fully capable of making your own decisions. I just wanted to toss out a couple of things you might not have considered in the flush of your new freedom.

Coming from 2 parents that had me working in all of their hotels that they owned as a kid, I'm fully aware of what you're saying.

Thanks for the advice.

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bluecoyotemedia

12 years ago

your in a great position my friend

so why work for someone else??? you could always "get a J.O.B."

I read a great quote somewhere I forgot who said it

you are either working towards the fulfillment of your dreams or by default working towards the dreams of other people.

also stay away from NYC.. there will be alot of changes in the next few years and I would stay away from all major cities if you could

better yet

go and do some traveling and explore other countries

what do the aussies call it??

oh yea go do a walkabout

Originally Posted by TheNewGuy2010

I was let go from my job on the 10th of August. Our company did not get the contracted renewed, therefore I was let go.

NO! I am not desperate nor hard up for cash TODAY! I am am not hurting, if you will, nor and I looking for "quick cash" ideas. Money isn't the issue.

Last Friday I was offered a new job, a new organization, with the same management responsibilities as my other job,but with fewer staff to manage and more money.

I honestly don't want to go back to work for anyone on a full-time basis. The most that I would want to do is a part-time gig just for "pocket change". It's just me, as I am single and child free. All of my expenses are very low and easily covered with my savings and other "streams".

My desire is to focus on my authority website, and watch it develop and eventually earn my income from internet marketing projects. I'm so drained working for people.

I've not been to a job in 20 days and it's a great feeling to be honest. It's like a new found freedom that I do not want to give up. I'd really enjoy focusing on my true desire like IM, offline ventures,etc... and planning my move to New York City.

I'm 39 years old and I'd really like to make some big changes with my life and career. I've been a student of IM for a long time but I've never had the time to do anything MAJOR and significant due in part to my jobs.

I've never felt better with my life as I have these last 20 days.

What would you do if you were "in my shoes"?

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Patrick Batty

12 years ago

Hey NewGuy,
I left my full time job 2 years ago.
I kind of was scattered for a while.. well, actually, a long while.

But, I learned the ropes... and I continued to resist going for a job again while I was building.

I've built 2 IM oriented businesses in the last 2 years.

One is pretty much on autopilot now, and has regular recurring income

Just started up a 3rd different biz a few weeks ago.

I really couldn't be happier about doing this.

Am I an IM millionaire, living in Malibu and driving a Lambo... no, but really.. who cares...

I've pretty much replaced my full time job income now, and work when I want to and play when I want to.

My only regret is I didn't do this 10 years ago.

Good Luck NewGuy and feel free to connect if you have any questions.

All the Best
Patrick

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TheNewGuy2010

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Patrick Batty

Hey NewGuy,
I left my full time job 2 years ago.
I kind of was scattered for a while.. well, actually, a long while.

But, I learned the ropes... and I continued to resist going for a job again while I was building.

I've built 2 IM oriented businesses in the last 2 years.

One is pretty much on autopilot now, and has regular recurring income

Just started up a 3rd different biz a few weeks ago.

I really couldn't be happier about doing this.

Am I an IM millionaire, living in Malibu and driving a Lambo... no, but really.. who cares...

I've pretty much replaced my full time job income now, and work when I want to and play when I want to.

My only regret is I didn't do this 10 years ago.

Good Luck NewGuy and feel free to connect if you have any questions.

All the Best
Patrick

Thanks for the kind words. Keep up the good work.

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echelon820

12 years ago

I can relate to this post. I am new to IM and very excited and nervous as well. I have been doing IM for only a couple months, but I have learned so much in that time. Now I am looking forward to working on my own time and developing online ventures. I can also relate to this feeling of freedom from working a regular 9-5. I am currently working part time for little pay in return. I hope I can make a second income and one day quit my job altogether.

I'm not one of those "newbies" who are naive. I know it takes alot of time and focus to develop a WSO, but keep in mind what your goals are, write them down and follow through. Good luck to you and wish me luck as well.

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TheNewGuy2010

12 years ago

Originally Posted by echelon820

I can relate to this post. I am new to IM and very excited and nervous as well. I have been doing IM for only a couple months, but I have learned so much in that time. Now I am looking forward to working on my own time and developing online ventures. I can also relate to this feeling of freedom from working a regular 9-5. I am currently working part time for little pay in return. I hope I can make a second income and one day quit my job altogether.

I'm not one of those "newbies" who are naive. I know it takes alot of time and focus to develop a WSO, but keep in mind what your goals are, write them down and follow through. Good luck to you and wish me luck as well.

I'm not new to IM nor nervous. Most peoples issue is money. That's not my issue. Fortunately I've done well in my career and have made "smart money" decisions therefore, cash flow is not my issue.

It's more of an issue of being fulfilled while earring a great income. As my co-workers were wondering what they were going to do for money/job, the next day I went to the library and checked out a book about London, England as it is a place in which I want to visit soon.

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theory expert

Banned 12 years ago

If your issue isn't money and you have management skills from working with your parents. I take it you can do this part time and still succeed. Use your organizational skills to prove that you can make a fulltime living while working part time at IM.
Reevaluate things in 12 months.

At the end of the day you know yourself better than some stranger.

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TheNewGuy2010

12 years ago

Originally Posted by theory expert

If your issue isn't money and you have management skills from working with your parents. I take it you can do this part time and still succeed. Use your organizational skills to prove that you can make a fulltime living while working part time at IM.
Reevaluate things in 12 months.

At the end of the day you know yourself better than some stranger.

Good Luck

Thanks for responding. I have not completely decided to pursue this F/T, it's just consideration.

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Robert M Gouge

12 years ago

Originally Posted by TheNewGuy2010

I was let go from my job on the 10th of August. Our company did not get the contracted renewed, therefore I was let go.

NO! I am not desperate nor hard up for cash TODAY! I am am not hurting, if you will, nor and I looking for "quick cash" ideas. Money isn't the issue.

Last Friday I was offered a new job, a new organization, with the same management responsibilities as my other job,but with fewer staff to manage and more money.

I honestly don't want to go back to work for anyone on a full-time basis. The most that I would want to do is a part-time gig just for "pocket change". It's just me, as I am single and child free. All of my expenses are very low and easily covered with my savings and other "streams".

My desire is to focus on my authority website, and watch it develop and eventually earn my income from internet marketing projects. I'm so drained working for people.

I've not been to a job in 20 days and it's a great feeling to be honest. It's like a new found freedom that I do not want to give up. I'd really enjoy focusing on my true desire like IM, offline ventures,etc... and planning my move to New York City.

I'm 39 years old and I'd really like to make some big changes with my life and career. I've been a student of IM for a long time but I've never had the time to do anything MAJOR and significant due in part to my jobs.

I've never felt better with my life as I have these last 20 days.

What would you do if you were "in my shoes"?

Judging by the tone of your post, you've already decided what you're going to do and are simply looking for validation of your decision in the subsequent responses.

So, I'll give you one:

You're going to go full-time IM (at least that's what your post implies) - So embrace it.

Don't you want to look back on your life and say "I had the guts to get into the car." (sorry, transformer reference hehe)

I'd rather live a life in which I feverishly chase my dreams and fail, than one in which I never tried for them at all.

This may be some good reading for you:

Why today needs to be the first day of the rest of your life. | Prosperity Clicks

Whatever you decide, make sure it makes you happy.

Good luck.

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TheNewGuy2010

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Robert M Gouge

Judging by the tone of your post, you've already decided what you're going to do and are simply looking for validation of your decision in the subsequent responses.

So, I'll give you one:

You're going to go full-time IM (at least that's what your post implies) - So embrace it.

Actually this is not entirely true. Not at all. I really am looking for different perspectives.

Tried to read the article but it's still not responding, loading time is clocking.....is it audio/video?

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Robert M Gouge

12 years ago

Originally Posted by TheNewGuy2010

Actually this is not entirely true. Not at all. I really am looking for different perspectives.

Tried to read the article but it's still not responding, loading time is clocking.....is it audio/video?

My apologies if I misinterpreted your post. Site loading fine here, fast, etc. Not sure.

In any case, if money isn't an issue, I don't see what it could hurt to pursue your dreams. Diving into IM without a steady income already is certainly a risk. You just have to decide how much risk you're willing to take, I suppose.

At the end of the day, only you can make this decision. And, at the end of the day, you're the only one who has to live with that decision. Best of luck.

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TheNewGuy2010

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Robert M Gouge

My apologies if I misinterpreted your post. Site loading fine here, fast, etc. Not sure.

In any case, if money isn't an issue, I don't see what it could hurt to pursue your dreams. Diving into IM without a steady income already is certainly a risk. You just have to decide how much risk you're willing to take, I suppose.

At the end of the day, only you can make this decision. And, at the end of the day, you're the only one who has to live with that decision. Best of luck.

I never said I didn't have a steady income: ;0)

I did try to read your blog article but it just keeps "clocking" and not loading.

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Originally Posted by TheNewGuy2010

I never said I didn't have a steady income: ;0)
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I think he meant if someone doesn't have a steady income in general, not you because you already made that clear to us

By the way, in my post I was just saying you could do both basically. Take the fulltime job and manage IM by outsourcing most tasks working on it part time. Reevaluate at intervals. day, weekly, monthly, bi monthly, annual. Assess if you made progress and if your IM money exceeded your fulltime income. If it works great you live your dream and if it don't then you work until IM pays off.

Lastly, since you didn't mention what field you were in you probably could provide consulting in your niche, and, do so online once you set things up in your vision.
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Robert M Gouge 12 years ago

Originally Posted by TheNewGuy2010

I never said I didn't have a steady income: ;0)

I did try to read your blog article but it just keeps "clocking" and not loading.

Not sure, I ran it through pingdom.com and everything checks out fine. :confused:

You can always try it later.

And, if you have a steady income stream (aside from taking the job) I really don't see what's holding you back?
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rendell

12 years ago

If cash flow is not a concern, you are already half way there to live a free lifestyle. It doesn't has to be in IM, you can be a baby sitter or dog walker if your passion is in babies or dogs.

Live your dreams, and at the end of the day ... you can tell yourself you have "live it well".

Good luck!

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Ever notice that people who spend money on WSO, memberships and courses, are always complaining about being broke and not making any money ?

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MarketingMinded

12 years ago

If money isn't an issue, and you feel that IM is something that you're really passionate about I think you should jump right in head first. Learn everything you can learn, get as much experience as humanly possible so you can speed up your learning curve and replace your income.

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fenomeno

12 years ago

Listen to yourself, these are your words: "I've not been to a job in 20 days and it's a great feeling to be honest. It's like a new found freedom that I do not want to give up."

Man, enjoy! If you can covering your expences without full time job for someone else, then dont work for someone else. We are not slaves, but big capital made slaves from people and it is sad that most of people are not even aware of that!

You said that you are enjoying now. So dont accept any other full time job offer, instead of that come out on the street and start singing. Why to work for someone else if you are financially independent.

But, you must be aware that sooner or later you will run out of cash for your expences so you must work something. Start serious IM, or anything that can bring you money and you are comfortable with. You are in a great position since you are not desperate to start making money today so you have time to find your niche and make first steps in it.

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salegurus

12 years ago

I'm sure most of the 20Mil or so Americans who can't find work would love to be in the OP's position...

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