How can I quit my job?

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I have lately been reading Steve's articles on not having a 'traditional' job. They intrigue me to say the least since I have never felt the least bit fulfilled in any of the jobs I've held. In one job, I enjoyed my work (with children), but still did not feel I was living my purpose fully. Currently I'm an administrative assistant. I make a decent income, have no debt other than my car and have no husband or children to consider in my decision making process. The thing about my job is, it's a great job...the people are nice, I'm pretty much left to do things however I see fit and it's not too terribly stressful. On the other hand, I feel like I am dying a little inside every morning when my alarm goes off and I have to face another day in my office. I want to quit, but I don't know what I would do. I do have the usual bills to pay for and I've grown accustomed to eating.

So, finally, to my question...have any of you ever gone from being a wage slave to being somehow self employed (successfully)? How did you transition? I am asking here because it seems Steve has pretty much always been self-employed (I believe he said he had one job way back in 1992). I want to know how people who have been worker bees since they were teens or so left it all behind. I want to hear your stories.

[coollikeme]

While you are working, start a part-time business. Find the time to do your business, in your spare time. Make sure it is something you love to do, then it won't seem like work, and you will have fun and make money at the same time.

[PMcDonald]

I used to be one of the worker bees that got out of the rat race and is now fully self employed.

There are a lot of reasons that I was able to make the transition, but the single most important reason was because I made the decision that I was going to leave the rat race. When you do that, when you make a powerful decision then your results are guaranteed.

I will be honest also and say that when I started looking at income opportunities, I was looking for just that - a smart business model that I could emulate and achieve success in a short period of time.

Lucky for me (although I now know it wasn't luck), I found exactly that but the powerful thing was that the business is centered around personal development so it was the perfect combination and match for me. Utilizing what I was taught by our flagship product and the community of entrepreneurs I work with was absolutey essential in getting to the proper mindset to successfully make the transition.

So my advice is to stay focused on your personal development and simply decide that you are going to become successfully self employed.

Don't hope, don't wish, don't dream - but decide. That is where the power is.

[Ree]

Leaving a full-time job and becoming totally self-employed is scary as hell! I've been there and I was totally afraid to do it. Fortunately, I had friends and a husband who was totally supportive. It came down to the question of what did I have to lose? I had a job with a great bi-weekly income, but I was working for people I could not respect. I felt guilty by association.

Quitting was the scariest thing I had ever done, but looking back, it was the moment when I was being the absolute most true to myself! That was 14 years ago and I have never regretted my decision. And I can't describe to you the self satisfaction I feel whenever I have a chance encounter with my former boss or one of my former co-workers. They know, and I know, that I made the right decision, for me and for my future.

I'm moderately successful, but more importantly, I am proud of what I do. It's much more motivating to work for yourself than to work for a paycheck. Someone told me that "It's better to be sorry for something you've done, than for something you didn't do."

[munish]

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[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

I just wanted to thank everyone for their replies so far. I am gathering all this wisdom in order to have the inspiration and confidence to really take the plunge. I look forward to hearing more stories...

[babuji]

I recently left the rat race (just last week), and I can say that the decision to do so was done with little resistance from within. Of course, there were moments of doubt, especially right before I gave in my two weeks notice to my manager. Those feelings went away real fast though once I reminded myself that I have a bigger purpose in life and that age is on my side (I'm 26). So I know I made the right choice.

Nevertheless, what really gave me the courage to just get up an quit was a reading with Erin. From her reading, I felt she validated the questions I had about starting my own business and fulfilling the purpose that I have in life, and also that my spirit guides will be guiding me along the way.

So in my case, once I received that validation, then I simply went out and tried to execute. Which involved leaving my 10-12hr/day job.

Similar to what was mentioned in an earlier post, You don't want to kick yourself 5-10 years from now for not taking an opportunity you have today...

Best wishes and much success to you!!

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Thanks, babuju. I am also 26, and like I said have no real strings such as family or big debt. Perhaps now is the perfect time to do something daring. I have been contemplating having a reading with Erin as well. Maybe that can give me some clarity.

[SeriousKidding.com]

I don't like to say something that might sound trite, when in fact it is anything but: follow your bliss. If not now, when? I, too, tried to get things lined up for when my career came to an end, but it hasn't exactly worked out the way I'd wished. But, I have full faith that it will.

[Hugh Hollowell]

The practical considerations: how will I make money, how will I socialize, what about my friends... all that can be worked out later. You need to make a decision and drive forward.

This is not a dress rehearsal for your life.

This is your life.

There will never be an easy time to do it, it will never be easier to do than it is right now.

If I felt like I was dieing a little bit inside whenever I did something, I think about the third time would be the last time I did that.

[Love]

I don't have experience in this field directly, as I'm young and not really established. That said, I am moving into doing what I need to do to manage my dream job. My thought is to give yourself whatever parachute you will need to jump, and then jump.

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Originally Posted by Hugh Hollowell

If I felt like I was dieing a little bit inside whenever I did something, I think about the third time would be the last time I did that.

Good point, Hugh.

Thanks everyone for your insight. I am still letting my brain do too much of the thinking right now, but I know something will have to change soon. It seems to be affecting all areas of my life.

[Tripp444]

I too, have been inspired by steve and others to "quit my job." I found a company that allows me to start a part-time business, leverage my time, and hopefully quit my job someday in the not-so-distant future. The opportunity itself is quite exciting and I would love to share more with others, but I dont want to risk being labeled a spammer, so if you would like to learn more, you can check out my signature or send me a private message. I am looking to find a team of people who want to get in on the ground floor with me and drive our business to the top!

[SParkes]

I'm also in the same dilemma at the moment and seriously considering a change. Especially after I found out today I will be deducted over £400 just for being sick.....

It's just figuring out what else to do

[Greg Kittinger]

I have been reading Robert Kiyosaki and similar authors for years, and have been looking for the best method to extract myself from wage slavery. I am putting my eggs in several baskets - one is to begin a Personal Coaching business on the side and/or write a book. The other is through network marketing. Through my research and recent personal experience, I believe that network marketing really offers to the average person a real opportunity to ease into being in business for yourself. But it is critical to pick the right company, as there are literally thousands out there. I crafted a speech for my Toastmasters Club several months ago on how to evaluate a network marketing company, and if you want to email me I'll send you the written version (I don't know if I can attach documents to this blog - I'm new to it). In addition, I discovered what I consider one of the better opportunities in this industry last month, and it is working GREAT for me. Great product in a fast-growing industry, no cost to join, and all web-enabled (meaning no paperwork, no training, no meetings... you get the point). Again, I'll forward to those interested off-blog - I don't want to abuse the nature of this forum as I believe it is incredibly valuable! For either of the above, contact me at gregkittinger@yahoo.com.

[gc3833]

I have a sad but true story! :-D

Back in 2002, I had climbed fairly high up the corporate ladder for a company that I absolutely hated to work for. They had issues and I had issues with them. I guess you could say that we agreed on that.

Anyway, they ended up laying me off (they actually called it a job elimination) and they did the same thing to all the people that I had hired.

I got a small severence package that I used to start a business. The money had pretty much run out and I wasn't making enough income to support my family, however I partnered with this company and my role was to bring in clients. I brought one in and it was ramping up.

Money wasn't coming in and I basically was down to about two weeks worth of money. I was getting nervous. At the time I had a daughter that wasn't even one yet and another daughter that was 8.

I had always been passionate about making money online so I was always messing around. Didn't figure it out initially.

But, I got lucky. I got a call when I was at parents night shooting hoops with the kids in the gym. It was an old boss of mine offering a job. Unfortunately, it was in another state.

I didn't want to move from the state we lived in so each month I would come home to see my family. Once our finances were better off then the family would come visit me.

Here is were it gets good. Well, since I was in another state and I didn't have to worry about cash so much and I had free time, I began experimenting with internet marketing.

...and started to make some decent money (not millions) but decent.

I stayed with the company that had hired me for 11 months. Came home and that has been the last job I have had.

Don't get me wrong it hasn't been all roses. We have had our moments but overall I am glad things have worked out the way they have.

[Gerald]

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Thanks for all of the responses! I appreciate everyone's time and stories. You've helped me out a great deal.