Did You Walk Away From Your J.O.B IN 2011 ?

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I need a little motivation to start off 2012.

I like to here some stories on how some of you were able to leave your jobs in 2011 from working your consulting business.

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#2011 #job #walk
  • Profile picture of the author DNChamp
    I really hope to do so in 2012 thats for sure!!!!!!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author ryanmckinney
    I started in Middle of November or so with this aspiration, I have a few SEO clients, SMS clients, and I am very close to walking away for 2012 :-)

    I got to that point in under 60days, because I took action, did not find reasons to not get started, I just did it. Also, with the help of the WF for questions , etc.

    Take action! That is the biggest key, take action, fill your pipeline, close deals, do go work.

    Ryan
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    • Profile picture of the author Michael Bucker
      I have been working for myself for some time providing my consulting services. What I believe may be most important to you is to come to the same decision I did. Which was there will never be a perfect time.

      If you will just decide to do so, you will create your income, you will be forced to once you're out of you 9-5. If you already posses the abilities and knowledge do not wait for all the stars to align and it to be the perfect timing. All you need is to take action.

      You will have the urgency you need to create the income out of pure necessity.
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      • Profile picture of the author David Stewart
        Originally Posted by Michael Bucker View Post

        If you will just decide to do so, you will create your income, you will be forced to once you’re out of you 9-5. If you already posses the abilities and knowledge do not wait for all the stars to align and it to be the perfect timing. All you need is to take action.

        You will have the urgency you need to create the income out of pure necessity.
        I've been passively trying to create a "work for myself" opportunity for the past 10 years. The day I reached that goal was the day I quit my 9-5 back in March and it's been one of the best decisions I've ever made.
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    • Profile picture of the author StrategicCheetah
      Yeah, you can count me as another who left the J.O.B and went full time as an offline consultant. Working less, getting more cash and much happier with my working life than I was this time last year!

      Its been a great year
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  • Profile picture of the author swilliams09
    Unfortunately, I didn't walk away, I got kicked out. They fired our whole department. I started doing freelance design and video work and stepped up my offline marketing efforts with websites design. Pro Tip : Put away as much money in savings as possible, it may hurt a bit now but it will help loads later.
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  • Profile picture of the author AnthonyCurtis
    I quit my job in October with a few clients, but not as many as I planned to have when I finally made my move. Definitely one of those "jump, then sprout your wings as you fall" situations. I am more motivated now and have more time to build my business, but I suggest that anyone considering doing the same have at least three months of living expenses in the bank.
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  • Profile picture of the author rbecklund
    I lost my job in June 2011 and just started doing SEO and webdesign. My girlfriend quit her job in October to take on all the web and graphic design work. It was a frugal holiday, but we are making it.

    Losing my job was probably a blessing in disguise because I had no choice but to succeed at that point.

    Good Luck!
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    • Profile picture of the author BradleyC
      Losing your job and being "forced" to do something to make money is a strong motivator. I've heard many success stories like this.

      There are a lot of people out there that don't have a strong enough motivator to get them to do the things that are comfortable for them to do, like making phone calls. Get yourself into a financial crunch with the chance of losing your car or home and you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish.

      It all boils down to making a decision to just do it.

      Bradley
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  • Profile picture of the author sonu703
    why not keep your options open.
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  • Profile picture of the author CindyRoosen
    I can't say that.. I like my job and I am also enjoying on it. Although sometimes I feel bored but it's fine with me..
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    • Profile picture of the author Aussieguy
      My goal is to start a part-time business in 2012. I have a great job and am also studying business management, so life is pretty full. Business part-time is the goal for now.
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  • Profile picture of the author webworm
    Yeah i had ! But i have created my small personal business too.
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  • Profile picture of the author tobyddd
    Originally Posted by Gurnell View Post

    I need a little motivation to start off 2012.

    I like to here some stories on how some of you were able to leave your jobs in 2011 from working your consulting business.

    Thanks
    I did. Had been with the same company for 16 years, joined as a Sales Rep and then after 2 years moved into the office as a Print Estimator. Moved up to Office & IT Manager - we then bought out 2 other firms - so did all their admin & IT as well. Wages didn't go up, work load did - travelled 450 miles a week to get too & from work - with fuel going up, it was time to change things.

    Took me a year to get things in place, but on 31st August I gave them 4 months notice - my required 1 month plus an extra 3 months so they could get another Estimator in place and sort out the IT. I didn't have to, but didn't want to drop them too much in the cart by just giving them a months notice.

    As it happens - they've only just sorted out the IT - but still haven't sorted out an Estimator - so maybe getting a call in the New Year for me to help out. However, it will be on my pay terms and will only be a short term thing - but at £300 a day - I'll take it ;-)

    I have some SEO work next year - again £300 a day - two days a month. I've got 1/2 a dozen companies to do websites for including their mobile websites, Google Places page optimisation and Facebook Fanpages.

    I've also got 16 coastal tourism sites going live in 2012 - so a bit of advertising revenue from those will be nice (this is what alot of my spare time was spent sorting out)

    But it isn't just the money - it's the time I'll save - 40 hours a month I was spending just getting to and back from work. Even if I spent all of those 40 hours on my own business + the 45 hours a week I'd normally do - I still gain back my evenings - which I've been using to get my own stuff set up.

    Working for yourself isn't for everyone - and giving up that regular salary is also tough - but if you really want it - and are prepared to step outside of your comfort zone then just do it.

    Good luck to you - and good luck to everyone who takes the big step
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    • Profile picture of the author CindyRoosen
      Originally Posted by tobyddd View Post

      I did. Had been with the same company for 16 years, joined as a Sales Rep and then after 2 years moved into the office as a Print Estimator. Moved up to Office & IT Manager - we then bought out 2 other firms - so did all their admin & IT as well. Wages didn't go up, work load did - travelled 450 miles a week to get too & from work - with fuel going up, it was time to change things.

      Took me a year to get things in place, but on 31st August I gave them 4 months notice - my required 1 month plus an extra 3 months so they could get another Estimator in place and sort out the IT. I didn't have to, but didn't want to drop them too much in the cart by just giving them a months notice.

      As it happens - they've only just sorted out the IT - but still haven't sorted out an Estimator - so maybe getting a call in the New Year for me to help out. However, it will be on my pay terms and will only be a short term thing - but at £300 a day - I'll take it ;-)

      I have some SEO work next year - again £300 a day - two days a month. I've got 1/2 a dozen companies to do websites for including their mobile websites, Google Places page optimisation and Facebook Fanpages.

      I've also got 16 coastal tourism sites going live in 2012 - so a bit of advertising revenue from those will be nice (this is what alot of my spare time was spent sorting out)

      But it isn't just the money - it's the time I'll save - 40 hours a month I was spending just getting to and back from work. Even if I spent all of those 40 hours on my own business + the 45 hours a week I'd normally do - I still gain back my evenings - which I've been using to get my own stuff set up.

      Working for yourself isn't for everyone - and giving up that regular salary is also tough - but if you really want it - and are prepared to step outside of your comfort zone then just do it.

      Good luck to you - and good luck to everyone who takes the big step
      Wow! Good to hear your story. I am glad to know that you have many projects to do. That's a huge revenue.
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  • Profile picture of the author Hugh
    To the OP,

    Beat that by a few years. Quit "The Man" in 1974.
    Never looked back. Freedom is a great reward.

    Hugh
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    • Profile picture of the author theemperor
      Originally Posted by Hugh View Post

      To the OP,

      Beat that by a few years. Quit "The Man" in 1974.
      Never looked back. Freedom is a great reward.

      Hugh
      And would you say there is nothing new under the sun?

      In other words, the essence of what you did to achieve that move in 74 would equally apply today?
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