I am 23, graduated college and started a full time job. I realized fairly quick I really prefer working for my side business than my full time job. I’m not a fan of being “controlled” and hate not having control of my life in that aspect.

Last year I mad 60k as a project coordinator in construction in NYC. I also made 40k pre tax on the side weekends and after work some days.

I think it’s in a position to replace my income with full time. Effort but want to make sure I’m doing it right with as little bumps as possible.

Any advice?

My business would be handyman/ landscape projects.

  • mattpga@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    What’s the worst case scenario if it doesn’t work out? Can you move back in with your parents or couchsurf if revenue goes to $0?

    And what is the likelihood of that? You’re 23 so your downside probably isn’t huge.

    My side business doubled in the 12 months after I quit my full-time job and then doubled again the next year.

    I was 26 when I quit and it was the best move I ever made.

    Could you go from 40k to 80k if you were able to focus all your efforts on your business?

    If so, go for it!