I Quit!

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

I just gave notice at my job. I decided it was time for me to stop dreading waking up every morning. My boss was really understanding (in fact, she would also like to quit and do something more in line with her passion). She said she completely understands and she wishes me the best. I told her I would work with her on notice and she said two weeks would be fine. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders! I'm excited to get a job where I can be on my feet and active and also to work on some online ventures (but I do have a lot to learn there). Right now the only bad feeling I have is knowing I have to get everything in order in the next two weeks for the person who will take my place .

One thing I've thought about doing is writing for existing sites before I start my own. If anyone has any thoughts or advice on how to go about doing this I am all ears. Is this the kind of work where it's hard to get your foot in the door if you are a "no-name?"

[Remiel]

Originally Posted by {aspiring_to_clarity}

I just gave notice at my job. I decided it was time for me to stop dreading waking up every morning. My boss was really understanding (in fact, she would also like to quit and do something more in line with her passion). She said she completely understands and she wishes me the best. I told her I would work with her on notice and she said two weeks would be fine. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders! I'm excited to get a job where I can be on my feet and active and also to work on some online ventures (but I do have a lot to learn there). Right now the only bad feeling I have is knowing I have to get everything in order in the next two weeks for the person who will take my place .

One thing I've thought about doing is writing for existing sites before I start my own. If anyone has any thoughts or advice on how to go about doing this I am all ears. Is this the kind of work where it's hard to get your foot in the door if you are a "no-name?"

Awesome! Way to go.

One suggestion for starting your journey. Do you know what your talents are? If not I would recommend taking the strengthsfinder.com test (The test in one of the books in steve's list of recommended readings). With that knowledge you can be even more effective wherever you may go.

I look forward to hearing more.

[Dan.Linehan]

Great job ATC! That must have taken a lot of courage.

[Dannyboy1]

Just do it! Leap and the net will appear! (my all time favorite quote)

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

Thanks, guys.

I've looked at the strength finder website, but you do need a code. Do you think it would work if I check out the book from the library or do I need to purchase the book?

It's a little scary, but I have a great support system and always have temp agencies to go to if needed. I look forward to scaling back my lifestyle to include more of what I need and less fluff.

The funny thing is that in talent/strength evaluations I've taken before I've scored high on those things that lend themselves to working in an office. That's exactly what I hate and what I'm leaving.

I'd really like to pursue writing and eventually have my own websites (I've already got ideas, I just have a lot to learn about the technical side).

So, to reiterate, how does one go about freelancing online?

[Savage]

Gratz!!! It feels great to level up your character, doesn't it?

If you feel relieved by quitting, that really says something about how you must have felt by not quitting.

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina

Gratz!!! It feels great to level up your character, doesn't it?

If you feel relieved by quitting, that really says something about how you must have felt by not quitting.

Yeah, I felt like crap everyday knowing I was doing something I didn't care about. While I got the bare minimum of work done, I definitely wasn't living up to the value I could provide. I've been stagnating.

I'm so excited to do something, almost anything, else.

[mercuryrising]

Best of luck, ATC. Keep us up to date.

[Remiel]

Originally Posted by {aspiring_to_clarity}

Thanks, guys.

I've looked at the strength finder website, but you do need a code. Do you think it would work if I check out the book from the library or do I need to purchase the book?

It's a little scary, but I have a great support system and always have temp agencies to go to if needed. I look forward to scaling back my lifestyle to include more of what I need and less fluff.

The funny thing is that in talent/strength evaluations I've taken before I've scored high on those things that lend themselves to working in an office. That's exactly what I hate and what I'm leaving.

I'd really like to pursue writing and eventually have my own websites (I've already got ideas, I just have a lot to learn about the technical side).

So, to reiterate, how does one go about freelancing online?

Aah doh yes you do need to buy the book. I would highly recommend it though. My local barnes & noble has it for 20% off right now so you might check that out.

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

Originally Posted by Remiel

Aah doh yes you do need to buy the book. I would highly recommend it though. My local barnes & noble has it for 20% off right now so you might check that out.

Thank you, I will.

[seeker5]

Wow! Congratulation on quitting!

So, I guess your plans are to look for another job, while investigating what you can do online?

Are you still planning on going to Alaska later this summer?

[pumpkin]

congratulations! i wish you much happiness and success

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

Originally Posted by seeker5

Wow! Congratulation on quitting!

So, I guess your plans are to look for another job, while investigating what you can do online?

Are you still planning on going to Alaska later this summer?

Alaska is still on, just not right away. There has been something come up that will keep us here for a few more months probably.

I will most likely get another job because I know that I don't have all the skills I need to make an online venture successful right away. I'd just prefer a job where I can be on my feet and active rather than sitting all day in an office.

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

And thanks to everyone for your kind words of support!

[seeker5]

I will most likely get another job because I know that I don't have all the skills I need to make an online venture successful right away. I'd just prefer a job where I can be on my feet and active rather than sitting all day in an office.

Ah! Keep us posted on what you do.

We're going to miss you a lot when you start not posting on this forum all day long anymore

[seeker5]

Originally Posted by {aspiring_to_clarity}

And thanks to everyone for your kind words of support!

You're welcome - it's quite a step to be able to say "I don't know what happens now, but I will no longer take this anymore!"

How are people in your non-online world supporting you? I found just about every single person I knew in the non-online world against me quitting and the only people who supported me quitting were on the forum

Oh, and hey, with so many of us quitting our jobs (Angela, you, me, and others), we should form a club called "The Job Quitters"

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

Originally Posted by seeker5

Ah! Keep us posted on what you do.

We're going to miss you a lot when you start not posting on this forum all day long anymore

Haha. I've thought of that too. I like it here, but you know the reason I am on here so much is because I'm avoiding filing another paper or writing another report! However, once I'm able to work my online stuff from home, I'll be sure to hang out again.

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

Originally Posted by seeker5

You're welcome - it's quite a step to be able to say "I don't know what happens now, but I will no longer take this anymore!"

How are people in your non-online world supporting you? I found just about every single person I knew in the non-online world against me quitting and the only people who supported me quitting were on the forum

Oh, and hey, with so many of us quitting our jobs (Angela, you, me, and others), we should form a club called "The Job Quitters"

A club, cool!

I was pretty surprised at how supportive everyone has been. My boss, of course likes me, but she knows how it feels to loathe your job...she is always talking about running away. My mom is supportive, just wants me to make sure I've got some kind of income coming in so I don't have to move back home . My bf actually said he thinks it's great that I am doing this for myself and wants me to take at least of couple of weeks totally off before I even look for another job.

[Ponce]

Now days I would never quit a job unless I had something else going.........

No matter how much you hate your job IT IS A JOB and that's what it comes down to...............but..........good luck

[seeker5]

Originally Posted by {aspiring_to_clarity}

Haha. I've thought of that too. I like it here, but you know the reason I am on here so much is because I'm avoiding filing another paper or writing another report! However, once I'm able to work my online stuff from home, I'll be sure to hang out again.

hehe

So, you're going to look for a job where you can stand and walk around - does this mean retail type work?

[seeker5]

Originally Posted by {aspiring_to_clarity}

A club, cool!

Yes, and you're our junior member

I was pretty surprised at how supportive everyone has been.

That's so cool!

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

Originally Posted by Ponce

Now days I would never quit a job unless I had something else going.........

No matter how much you hate your job IT IS A JOB and that's what it comes down to...............but..........good luck

Yeah, I understand where you are coming from completely. But for me my sanity is more important than money. Where I live there is no shortage of jobs, even good ones (relative to the type of job I have now). But I'd take what I had to if it came down to that.

Thanks for the luck in any case.

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

Originally Posted by seeker5

hehe

So, you're going to look for a job where you can stand and walk around - does this mean retail type work?

I could do retail, or work with kids again, or any number of things. I think a physically demanding job would do me good right now.

[coollikeme]

I need to get the courage to do the same.

[munish]

Originally Posted by {aspiring_to_clarity}

I just gave notice at my job. I decided it was time for me to stop dreading waking up every morning. My boss was really understanding (in fact, she would also like to quit and do something more in line with her passion).

If anyone has any thoughts or advice on how to go about doing this I am all ears. Is this the kind of work where it's hard to get your foot in the door if you are a "no-name?" ?"

Congratulations!!!!

I suggest SBI(site build it) ,if you are interested in some online ventures.You don't need any technical skills to start an online venture.

Steve has already reviewed it.

[munish]

Originally Posted by {aspiring_to_clarity}

Yeah, I felt like crap everyday knowing I was doing something I didn't care about. While I got the bare minimum of work done, I definitely wasn't living up to the value I could provide. I've been stagnating.

I'm so excited to do something, almost anything, else.

I will quote you in today's speech of mine at TM . -)

Topic is "love your work or leave". Project 8.

[Ninja]

Wouldn't it be awesome if you end up inspiring your boss to do the same? Bosses are people too.

[JimOfferman]

Wow... good luck to you! Exciting times ahead!

[Rose of Cairo]

Congratulations!!!

Looking forward to seeing what will happen next. Keep us posted

And: yes, I too think that a physically demanding job would be great for you right now.

[Gene]

Congratulations on your decision to quit! My wish for you is that you will now find your bliss in the world both personally and professionally.

I know from personal experience how mind numbing the wrong job can become. I wish you clarity as you take the next steps and the next steps after that.