When Should You Quit Your Job and Go Full-Time as a Creator?

Quitting your job and being your own boss is something many creators dream about.  However, it’s not always clear when you should make that leap. 

Being self-employed is a big commitment and not something that should be taken lightly. There are a lot of factors in determining when and how you should quit your day job to pursue your own interests. 

In today’s episode, we tackle that question and talk about our own experiences with quitting our jobs and becoming self-employed. 

Main Takeaways

• Ask yourself why you’re quitting your job. You’re (likely) either running away from your job or running toward an idea. If you’re running away, you’re likely to end up in a similar situation. 
• Knowing what you are running toward is the best way to ensure you will have a shot at replacing your income and becoming independent. 
• There are four quitting scenarios, each with their own pros and cons. It’s important to analyze which one you’re pursuing and figure out how it fits into your life. 
  • Quit now, figure it out later.
  • Quit when you have a minimum viable income.
  • Delay quitting to some future date.
  • Don’t quit at all.
• Know your “why”. It should drive every other decision you make regarding your career path. If your “why” is unclear, it will be difficult to make any decisions. 

Creators of the Day 

• Moiz Ali
• Happy Happy Houseplants

Thought of the Day

“Know your why. Are you running away from something? Toward something? Take time to think about it, dive into it, journal about it. Define your goals.” ~ @NathanBarry

Links

• Track Coronavirus Cases
• 5 ‘Whys’ Exercise

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