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But I already have a good job!

by epandusa
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Hi everyone, I need some perspective!

Has anyone here ever left a good (or great!) job to start your own business? I hear all the time the stories from folks who were in dead-end jobs, making no money, not going anywhere, almost homeless, etc. But surely there are some of you out there who took a risk even though your current situation wasn't dire? Or maybe in fact you were downright successful but not happy?

How did you know the difference between being grateful for what you had vs. taking a chance and pursuing your dream? It's an internal struggle for me right now and I would appreciate some voices of experience.

Thanks!
#advice #good #job #perspective
  • Profile picture of the author betterwtveter
    I ran a construction business for over 5 years making about 6-8k per month, but then during the past 4 years I had a great urge to be a part of network marketing. It took me four years to learn much of the ins and outs to become successful You cannot quit your full time job instantly when marketing online, you must work part time until you replace your current jobs income.
    Dedicate every evening and morning to your marketing efforts as I have part time until you can replace your current jobs income.
    Now I love what I do, my wife loves my job due to being at home. You can do the same if you are very dedicated and persistent in reaching your goals.
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    • Profile picture of the author markstonepublishing
      I had already struck out and achieved success in real estate prior to pursuing online income. While I was getting my real estate biz off the ground, I was working full-time in the corporate world and was doing fairly well in terms of $. But I knew that the corporate lifestyle and culture just was absolutely not for me. So, while doing that, I built of cash flow from real estate projects, and then launched my online business ventures. Once those were cash flowing, I quit the corporate world entirely and have not looked back.

      The fundamental problem, at least for someone like me, with the corporate model, is that, you are not directly rewarded for your efforts. There is simply no incentive to get up every morning excited to go to work, because, ultimately, you're playing someone else's game. No matter how well you perform, you are disconnected from the rewards. Or, at the very least, there is a major limit on those rewards.

      The way I'm wired, I need to know that I can create my financial reality. If I get up, and go to work, the amount of money I can make needs to be up to me. How creative can I be? How much energy do I want to put in? How much do I want to a make?

      Anyway, long story short, I know where you are coming from. I did not come from a dead end job with no options to the world of online business and IM. I came because I preferred the freedom and lifestyle design aspects. The fact that my income is unlimited is a real bonus, but, ultimately, it's about carving out the kind of life that I want. And that has never involved the sterile, soul-draining confines of the corporate world.

      Hope that answers your question!

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  • Profile picture of the author MilkerFocus
    Life is what you made it. If you think you don't need to change, why you need to change? You need to be truthful about your emotion and use your mind and emotions in your favor, not against yourself
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  • Profile picture of the author muddywaters
    I guess when you really work hard for what you want, you can make it work. But it would always be good to have a backup plan. So doing it part time till you go over your income in the corporate would really help you a lot. Although you will have to make adjustments with your time, and probably double your effort.

    I guess you could think of that as your little sacrifice to get what you really want.

    Best of Luck
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  • Profile picture of the author Mr Bill
    Having a good job is one thing, loving what you do is different. I used to get this all the time when I was coaching people on how to make more money (stock market niche). I would start my "you can leave your job if you make "X amount of money" speil and people would get all defensive (I know why now - back then I found it odd) and say "I love my job!". So I started asking to apply a simple test...

    "Would you do it for free? If you were not paid any money, would you still do your "job"?" That soon sorts out who's in it for the love of what they do (musicians, artists, some doctors...etc) and who's in it for the money.

    If you would not go to your current job if they didn't pay you then (like it or not) you're doing it for the money. This is ok, as long as you realise it and are comfortable with that. Then I would ask, "what would you do if you lost your job?" . Making money (or learning how to make money) is not always about leaving your current job. Using the internet to create an income source is a good thing because it provides a back up source of income and all those in the know say this..."build multiple sources of income".

    Then there's the question of "are you making enough money to live a great life?". That depends on your definition (obviously) but in some cases, people like what they do, they have a second or third (or multiple) sources of income and they are making enough money to not have any financial stress (pretty rare). They enjoy, their job, they have time for their hobbies and passions and they are making enough money to not have financial stress...now THAT'S living!
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    • Profile picture of the author joefizz
      Hey!

      Yes I am one...

      I worked for a UK Finance Company (part of a bank).. I was:
      • Paid well with a bonus/profit share scheme
      • Had a company pension (non contributory)
      • Had a luxury company car and mobile phone
      • Loads of sickness benefits etc.

      I then read 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' on a holiday, and the rest is history.

      I have not (yet) made up that money gap...but:
      1. I now spend quality time with my children.
      2. I have the ability to earn unlimited when I chose to.
      3. I am fulfilling my dream...not someone else's!

      Llwyddiant!

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    • Profile picture of the author epandusa
      Originally Posted by Mr Bill View Post


      "Would you do it for free? If you were not paid any money, would you still do your "job"?" That soon sorts out who's in it for the love of what they do (musicians, artists, some doctors...etc) and who's in it for the money.

      I think this is something I haven't thought about and it hits home for me right now. Would I do my day job for free? Absolutely not. I've had the mindset for many years that I didn't need to love my work, that it was just a means to an end. Also that any good paying job was something that I should be thankful for regardless of if I enjoyed it or not.

      Thanks everyone...I love this forum!
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  • Profile picture of the author WebPen
    Everything in your life ties together.

    Even if you have a well-paying job with nice benefits (insurance-wise), it doesn't really mean much if it
    -Takes up 80 hours a week (or more)
    -Leaves you extremely tired and stressed at the end of every day
    -Is doing something that you don't like
    -Gets in the way of having a life

    As another poster alreayd mentioned- it's not just about having a "good job"

    It's about loving what you do.

    I've known guys who worked 70 hours a week and LOVED what they did. Because of that, they still had the energy to spend time with family when they got home.

    Meanwhile I've known guys who worked 30 hours a week or less, hated it, and were completely miserable.
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  • Profile picture of the author chukster
    I personally like my job. The way I see to be on the safe side. You should not quit your job but you should run your business at the same time. You should only quit if you earn more money that your boss
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    • Profile picture of the author heavysm
      My brother sort of does what i do online as an offline salesman. Though he has to walk around all day and talk to a TON of people, he loves what he does. Even when i showed him that what i do is somewhat like the automated version of what he walks doing, he shook his head at the idea. He enjoys talking to people too much to give up what he does. And he is a very powerful persuader (so much so that I have to watch myself when he tries his pitches on me) so his talents are used pretty much to their fullest where he is.
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  • Profile picture of the author PaulSolid
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    It depends on what you want and how you want to about it. you can still be in your job and still into IM. But you will need to do lots of outsourcing. but you must know how the outsourcing work and what you plan to get out of it. Secondly, i don't see why you should quit your pay job if your Internet business have been generating reasonable monthly income for you.

    Nevertheless, concentrating on your IM business will help you achieve more and you work at your convent time, and become your own boss. So it depends on what you want and how you want it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jesse L
    It kind of gets old making money for other people when you can do the same and make it for yourself.

    I left a very desirable job 15 years ago AFTER I had lined up some lucrative clients.
    It has been a blast ever since

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  • Profile picture of the author markstipends
    It's not usual dude. I mean if i already have a job and i love what i'm doing and love my job then why would i still look for another? It's some sort of being Greedy, greedy for money i think.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mr Bill
    Nothing to do with greed. Greed is only when you make money by hurting people.

    How many jobs do you think are left in the world that promise everlasting security? Zero. Wanting a better life is ok and natural. Wanting to secure a financial future for yourself or your family by seeking multiple sources of income is bordering on a responsibility. Plus, even if you did have a job with everlasting security any job - no matter how much you "love" it gets old after a while. Pulling you head off the pillow is still a pain and "having" to do anything is not something that you will love forever.
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  • Profile picture of the author Gary Joseph
    I was working for one of the world's largest corporations and was on a pretty good run. Worked their for 5 years, got loads of employee benefits and loads of bonuses. However it wasn't until I injured myself when things went from rosy to thorny with the company.

    I basically ended my employment with them and went backpacking for a bit and now doing IM. For me, the biggest benefit is being in control of my life. When you work for someone else you could work sweatshop-like hours and still be on the same salary (depends on the organisation if you get bonuses). However in IM, the hours and effort you put in determine the $$$$ earned. That's a pretty free feeling to have I must say.

    The flow on effect of this is that I have become more responsible in other areas of my life, such as my relationship with money and success. It has just been awesome!

    Maybe start IM part time and see how you like it. Nothing stopping you from doing both.
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