The contemplation of having your own business can be a very gratifying exercise. It allows you to create an alternate existence (sort of like what you would do if you had a million dollars) where you are your own boss and have a greater purpose than being a cog in a corporate machine. There are many reasons to become an entrepreneur. But there are just as many reasons not to. As such, the decision to take the plunge into self employment should be considered very carefully. Below are some resources to help with that decision:
Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?
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922 days ago
Happily I have found my footing as an independent freelance writer. But...it was not always the case. I quit my last traditional job on a whim and decided to go indie. There were a lot of months when I stayed by the phone praying clients would call. Downtime was frequent.
I would recommend to anyone wanting to go the entrepreneur route or freelance to do it gradually. As they say..."don't quit your day job!"
Thanks for a great post!
Yoni
922 days ago
Although I gave my employers about 2 months notice when I decided to quit, I did not really have any real prospects lined up when I left my job. (Luckily my former boss retained me as a consultant for a few months.) I can completely relate to waiting by the phone (and computer) hoping for something to happen, and second guessing my decision to quit.
Luckily it has worked out for both of us :)