While this is more journaling than blogging I do think it will be valuable for anyone out there that is planning to leave the corporate world. Three years ago I declared I would leave work in the corporate world and begin to earn my living as a full time digital citizen come Dec 2010. At that time I was working for IBM and doing quite well for myself as a manager in a technical area. Since then I have been outsourced, we have bought a house in the bush, and I have increased my knowledge and profile on the internet.
Now we are down to the pointy end it seems that everyone has come alive to the fact that it is actually going to happen, yet they are all in denial.
“Are you REALLY going to throw away your job?” they ask. Resigning from a (let’s face it) cushy well paying job for the uncertainties of living on whatever I can create on the internet smacks of insanity, even to those that have that very same dream. I have been telling them for 3 years now and they still don’t seem to be able to grasp that I AM doing it. It is a weird phenomenon. Luckily for me, no one has tried to talk me out of it. Maybe they will when I put my resignation on the table.
Project “Get The Hell Outa Here” is under way with small but meaningful tasks every day. This weekend I packed up all my corporate blacks and dumped them in the charity clothing bin, what a MARVELOUS feeling!
Planned and executed my exit from the corporate world. Walked away with a 6 figure payment to boot.
Hey, just ran across you site and read your article.
I say, “Kudos to you!!!!” Yes having a job now days is great, but being an entrepreneur is Awesome!! Hang tough, as there will be a lot of people trying to deflate your dream, don’t let them!
Most of all, hang out with other entrepreneurs, they will help you get through the tough times.
To your Success!!!!
Other people’s reactions are always interesting, particularly when their mindset is SO different from yours that you can’t even begin to explain how you got to this point.
I love that you put your corporate blacks into the recycling bin – how liberating. If I did that I don’t think there would be much left in my wardrobe! Does that mean your wardrobe is full of flowery, hippy clothes now…? (just kiddin’)
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My congratulations!
The most important is to feel comfortable, happy and keep your way.
After years of dreaming about place in huge corporate I’ve realized that small home business and a house out of down-town can make me more happier and free in feeling.
Keep your way!
I guess they won’t know you’re serious until your resignation is on their desk. That is when you are going to hear them try to talk you out of it. Yes your job may be comfy, but if you’re not happy doing what you have to do everyday then the job can’t be comfy for too long. I take my hat off to you for following your dreams. Good luck and Great post.
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Always go for what makes you happy. If you are already decided and prepared then stand your ground and don’t let anyone talk you out of it. Go on with your new life but never forget the things and lessons that you have learned from your previous job. Good luck with your new life!
Yes! Don’t be afraid to choose your own path. Always be a go-getter! god bless to your journey!
people always think having a job is always the best way to earn an income but they are not exploring their talents enough to see that you can make a good financial business on your own.
having a job now days is great, but being an entrepreneur is Awesome!! Hang tough, as there will be a lot of people trying to deflate your dream, don’t let them!
What i want to say is that you are a very brave and courageous person and this is so cool!Many people lack your courage and resoluteness in such matters which is a pity because it is impossible to be happy if you cannot do what you want to.
So,you are a lucky person.Congratulations,this is the right choice of yours!