Thoughts on quitting job? I have started an e-commerce business. In my first month I have made about 80% of my job income in profit (which is higher than my monthly expenses). My job is sucking the soul out of me and I have 0 motivation there. One upside is I have a a lot of time to slack off and work on the business while at work.

The rational move would be to stick out the job until I have out earned my job income consistently for X months and have x months savings in the bank. I probably have about 4 months savings right now.

However, I dread going to work every single morning. My sole goal is to get out of this job as soon as possible. I’m even willing to get a part time job to supplement my new business earnings.

Does anyone have any advice for me?

  • RotoruaFun@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Go as hard as you can on the business for 6 months. Prove to yourself this is viable.

    Save every last cent. Book in your quit day and draft your letter now.

    Good luck!!! Get outta there!!

  • Adamthekingdean@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I reckon if you’ve got the savings to keep yourself good for atleast 6 months to a year then quit but if not then probably stick it out.

    However, don’t be afraid to take a chance on yourself.

  • Klutzy_Design438@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Try to change your mindset and know that now you have a way out of your job. Most people are just stuck and you are able to leave if you really need/wanted to. Free your mind and just know that you have now created a light at the end of the tunnel.

  • OsumXy@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I think the smartest thing to do is continue to do the job for couple of more months. Jumping from a full-time employee to entrepreneurship is tough for anyone. Even tougher for first time entrepreneur. I, myself experienced that very same thing. I’m in ecommerce too. Whilst we’re at it, I found a good read, check it out when you have time. Might help you sort your thoughts https://www.cuppa.so/post/8-skills-every-entrepreneur-should-have

  • VeriDev@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Honestly, I can’t imagine that you are adding any value to your current boss by being unmotivated . The fact of the matter is that working as an entrepreneur is risky. So if you plan to do it, i think you should just jump in and give your all. You’re more likely to make the business more of a success when you are working on it full time because it is something that fulfills you. There is no point in taking valuable time away from your business and investing it in something that drains you. I feel like there will always be something that will come up that will make you feel like it’s not time to leave your job. - like you need more money.