Comments on: Signs You Should Quit Your Job http://studenomics.com/outside-the-box-thinking/signs-you-should-quit-your-job/ Tue, 22 May 2012 12:21:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Studenomist http://studenomics.com/outside-the-box-thinking/signs-you-should-quit-your-job/#comment-938 Studenomist Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:19:05 +0000 http://studenomics.com/?p=538#comment-938 @Trevor Yes I agree in the sense that it would make more sense to quit your job once you have saved up enough money to feel confident you can cover your expenses for many months. @Grant Baldwin Thank you for the support and for your kind words. If you are going to do something for the rest of your life there is no reason you shouldn't enjoy it. @Tom There is nothing written in stone that states how much you should have saved. It all depends on your financial situation and risk tolerance. If you live at home it would be easier for you to last longer without an income than someone that is supporting a family. @Steve It's true that it's so difficult to find a job you truly enjoy that you are better off spending your time on trying to start your own business. Instead of being on the job hunt for months you could spend that time on other ventures. @Trevor Yes I agree in the sense that it would make more sense to quit your job once you have saved up enough money to feel confident you can cover your expenses for many months.

@Grant Baldwin Thank you for the support and for your kind words. If you are going to do something for the rest of your life there is no reason you shouldn’t enjoy it.

@Tom There is nothing written in stone that states how much you should have saved. It all depends on your financial situation and risk tolerance. If you live at home it would be easier for you to last longer without an income than someone that is supporting a family.

@Steve It’s true that it’s so difficult to find a job you truly enjoy that you are better off spending your time on trying to start your own business. Instead of being on the job hunt for months you could spend that time on other ventures.

]]> By: Steve http://studenomics.com/outside-the-box-thinking/signs-you-should-quit-your-job/#comment-933 Steve Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:03:39 +0000 http://studenomics.com/?p=538#comment-933 I absolutely agree about following your passion. In today's economy though it might not be a great idea to jump right out there and follow your dreams. There aren't many companies hiring, new hires are usually the first to get the axe. Even if you hate your job, it might not be the best time to switch. If you have a great idea for a business that follows your passion it might be good to start moonlighting on it. Once you start receiving some income and are confident you can support yourself then you can move on and make it full-time. I absolutely agree about following your passion. In today’s economy though it might not be a great idea to jump right out there and follow your dreams. There aren’t many companies hiring, new hires are usually the first to get the axe. Even if you hate your job, it might not be the best time to switch.

If you have a great idea for a business that follows your passion it might be good to start moonlighting on it. Once you start receiving some income and are confident you can support yourself then you can move on and make it full-time.

]]> By: Grant Baldwin http://studenomics.com/outside-the-box-thinking/signs-you-should-quit-your-job/#comment-930 Grant Baldwin Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:19:20 +0000 http://studenomics.com/?p=538#comment-930 I tell students all the time, "we all have to work, we all need an income, and we all need to make a living. Wouldn't you rather do something you enjoy?" Life is too short to do something you hate. I get paid to do something I absolutely love and get excited about that opportunity each morning. If you're not living like that on a regular basis, you should find something else. I tell students all the time, “we all have to work, we all need an income, and we all need to make a living. Wouldn’t you rather do something you enjoy?” Life is too short to do something you hate. I get paid to do something I absolutely love and get excited about that opportunity each morning. If you’re not living like that on a regular basis, you should find something else.

]]> By: Trevor http://studenomics.com/outside-the-box-thinking/signs-you-should-quit-your-job/#comment-929 Trevor Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:15:49 +0000 http://studenomics.com/?p=538#comment-929 Interesting thoughts. I agree with most of what you say. If you've got a great business idea, just make sure your bases are covered before you jump out there and roll the dice. You need a good 6 months to a year's worth of living expenses as liquid as ever to provide for you in case things don't go well. Again- cover your bases and then roll the dice. And you're right- if you are really struggling with a number of those points, find something else! Life is too short! Interesting thoughts.

I agree with most of what you say. If you’ve got a great business idea, just make sure your bases are covered before you jump out there and roll the dice. You need a good 6 months to a year’s worth of living expenses as liquid as ever to provide for you in case things don’t go well.

Again- cover your bases and then roll the dice.

And you’re right- if you are really struggling with a number of those points, find something else! Life is too short!

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