Comments on: No Career Path is for Everyone

By: Fanny

Fanny — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:50:35 +0000

I was self-employed for 5 years and I really enjoyed it – total freedom and it helped me grow a lot. But it was also difficult to have a steady income so have some savings to fall back on. To be a successful entrepreneur, you not only have to be good at what you do but most importantly, be good at marketing your business and keeping customers happy.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:48:44 +0000

You’re right David. I shouldn’t feel bad, for example, if I want to monetize my blog to at least pay for the operating expenses yeah? For some reason, I feel guilty about it. Is that weird?

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:21:26 +0000

You should really look for some side income even if you like your job so you won’t be scrambling when you feel that the job isn’t right for you. The more you reach out, the more opportunities.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:57:47 +0000

Sounds great Michael, thnx for your reply. If I ever really started to hate my job I’d definitely find something else to do. Gluck!

By: DirkF

DirkF — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:43:00 +0000

Great article!

I remember when I quit my 9-5 job. I was feared as well. How to get the cashflow and what will happen if not?
Until now this thought is present, but not in a kind of fear. Today it is the motivator to grow in business and let me find new ways to success.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:09:08 +0000

Daniel & Financial Samurai

Poster here … I worked at this particular job for just under three years. While it’s not long compared to how long others have been working their dead end jobs, I was able to identify the problems in this company early enough to know that 2009 would be my last year, even if the economy improved.

I barely had anything in my savings but I began working my way into my own at home business while I was still working for the company. After a couple of months of building contacts and relationships, I jumped not 100% confident I would make it. It’s impossible not to be worried but I knew my plan was solid and the beauty of it was I relied on no one other than myself.

I first identified problems within the company and did everything I could to fix them. Once I saw this was not going to happen no matter my efforts, I knew at that instant, my tenure was up.

By: kenyantykoon

kenyantykoon — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:23:47 +0000

Employment was not for me. I have worked three or four jobs before recently coming to this stark realization.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:42:37 +0000

To the original poster, congrats for making the leap! Do you mind sharing with us how long you worked in this corporate job for (I don’t think i saw the stat, and I read the post, but sorry if I missed it)?

Was there a comfortable level of savings that you had, or an age goal where you said enough is enough?

Thnx for the insights.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:40:42 +0000

Well said David. Could be “don’t overestimate” or don’t underestimate your abilities either” actually. It’s a tough balance, but it’s an important one.

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:40:02 +0000

There isn’t a perfect time to take the leap. You just need enough courage and a desire to leave. Perhaps you can start learning the skill set in an industry that you like so you can eventually make the jump to another field.