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| 10 Reasons to Quit Your Job? Maybe Not! | Views: 728 |
| Dec 08, 2008 7:27 am | | 10 Reasons to Quit Your Job? Maybe Not! | # |
Paula Quick | | I recently came across a post citing 10 reasons why it may be time to quit your job. The author cited 10 really good(but classic) reasons, such as like boredom, getting to work late and leaving early, feeling angry and resentful, etc. - I won't take the time to list them all here. The author then goes on to say every year thousands do it (kiss their jobs good-bye). Why not you?
Now to the author's credit, the writer does make reference to the need for a solid exit plan that involves examining the worst case scenario.
But this is where it gets really sticky.
I think it is perfectly natural for employees to start imagining "the grass is greener" on the entrepreneurial side when you've been in your job for awhile and perhaps have hit a bump in the road such as a less than ideal boss.
Now hear this. I am no way suggesting that someone remain in an environment that is causing mental and physical strife all for the sake of having a job. On the other hand, I take issue with suggesting somewhat cavalierly that thousands leave their job every year for entrepreneurship, why not you?
I believe it's that kind of goading and egging on that drives people to start businesses prematurely rather than taking their time to really make sure they have everything in order before hanging out the "Open for Business" sign.
People complain because they say in working for somebody else your time isn't your own. Well, guess what, your time won't be your own working for yourself, either. You'll work doubly hard and probably see less of a result initially than you would working for "the man."
And as far as the worst case scenario is concerned, it's easy to look at the world through slightly rose-colored glasses when you can't even imagine that you would ever face the worst-case scenario.
My suggestion to anyone who is thinking about leaving their job to start their own business is to make absolutely sure that you already have customers lined up to carry you through at least six months as you continue to fill your pipeline. If that's not the case, and if you're REALLY dissatisfied with your job, then quit and get another one and use that time (six months to a year)to get all your resources in order before starting a business.
But I would caution anyone about going from the job dissatisfaction frying pan into the fire of entrepreneurship. If you do, then make sure you have a fire extinguisher close at hand :)
What are YOUR thoughts?
Paula Quick, Internationally Recognized Life Coach & Reflexologist
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| Dec 08, 2008 8:43 am | | re: 10 Reasons to Quit Your Job? Maybe Not! | # |
Ashish Belagali | | Very true... especially in today's times. As the recession unfolds, companies close down or change plans. Give it some time... let it become clear who is quitting and who is staying put... then you will be safer. Today even if you feel you have 6 months' work lined up, there is no good guarantee that it will stay that way a couple of months down the line.
-- UNLESS --
you are planning to get into something that will flourish into this very situation. For example, if you have same-quality-lower-cost option to do something, then you will not only survive but thrive in today's market.
I had highlighted software project outsourcing as one such business option a while ago. I am sure there are several others.
/Ashish
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| Dec 08, 2008 9:27 am | | re: 10 Reasons to Quit Your Job? Maybe Not! | # |
Lindy Asimus | | Damn straight Paula!
I like Michael Masterton's take on this subject. He's borrowed the term Chicken Entrepreneur to describe it.
Here's a link - need to scroll down a little to the article
http://www.earlytorise.com/archive/html/090506-2.html
Lindy
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| Dec 08, 2008 2:32 pm | | re: re: 10 Reasons to Quit Your Job? Maybe Not! | # |
Paula Quick | | Excellent article, Lindy! He hit several nails in the head. Thanks for sharing the article and I have bookmarked it for future reference.
Oftentimes there is a notion amongst emerging entrepreneurs that it is somehow "sinful" to continue working while you follow your dream. Well it's not sinful, it smart. I have coined a term called the "Blissful Combropreneur," the person happily combining a traditional job with entrepreneurship rather than complaining about it.
Thanks again!
Paula Quick, Internationally Recognized Life Coach & Reflexologist
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| Dec 09, 2008 2:56 am | | re: re: re: 10 Reasons to Quit Your Job? Maybe Not! | # |
William J | | Sinful? Its rather absurd terminoligy in simple life. If thats they way they feal, they are not entrepreneur material.
I myself never stay with one job because far too many get this notion loyalty. Well in reality it doesn't apply today. Far too many fell in depression because staying in a job they didn't like. My motto was you can always change jobs or careers. Because its alot harder of changing depression into non depression.
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| Dec 09, 2008 6:14 am | | re: re: re: re: 10 Reasons to Quit Your Job? Maybe Not! | # |
Paula Quick | | Point well taken!
Paula Quick, Internationally Recognized Life Coach & Reflexologist
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You Don't Need More of "The Secret" You Just Need "The Check-In"
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| Dec 09, 2008 6:22 am | | re: re: re: re: 10 Reasons to Quit Your Job? Maybe Not! | # |
Lindy Asimus | | @William Absurd it may be, but there is no shortage of absurd beliefs that people carry around every day. Many of them revolving around that they can and can't and should and shouldn't be "allowed" in life.
Lindy
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| Dec 09, 2008 10:57 am | | re: re: re: re: 10 Reasons to Quit Your Job? Maybe Not! | # |
Lindy Asimus | | @ William
BTW this came into my orbit today, and might be of interest to you. Not exactly topical, but in a way fits, as it relates to fear and the effect it has on decision making.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/jobs/07pre.html?_r=2Private Reply to Lindy Asimus |
| Dec 09, 2008 4:17 pm | | re: re: re: re: re: 10 Reasons to Quit Your Job? Maybe Not! | # |
Paula Quick | | EXCELLENT article, Lindy. Thanks for sharing. Yes, we must be mindful of adopting hunker down/bunker down mentalities. Clearly the media causes a lot of this frenzy. It's so easy to get sucked into it all.
It's ironic. In a way we have experienced 9-11 twice. First as a physical act involving a crash, and now as a mental act involving a crash-- both hitting Wall St. with far-reaching implications.
Paula Quick, Internationally Recognized Life Coach & Reflexologist
http://www.thecheck-in.com & http://www.onyourfeetcoaching.com
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| Dec 09, 2008 6:14 pm | | re: 10 Reasons to Quit Your Job? Maybe Not! | # |
Teddy Towncrier | |
Tom was enjoying his lunch in The Railroad's executive's dining car as a bunch of track workers shuffled by.
He quickly jumped to his feet, slid up the window and yelled "Joe is that you"?.
After a few moments small talk Joe was in the executive dining car enjoying Milwaukee's finest libation as they caught up on old times.
When Joe eventually returned to his crew; The other lads were soon enquiring who the big shot in the private car was and Joe revealed that the both had started at the railroad on the same day and they soon asked "Why wasn't it Joe dining in the executive car?"
Joe's answer was simple .... "I started working at my job. ..... Tom worked on the railroad".
BTW My friend Bruce just moved his desk from the corner of a friend's dusty warehouse to his own 700 Sq Ft office plus 2,000 Sq ft warehouse.
He's keeping his job at the pool hall to pay for his gas, groceries & residence rent.
Bestest.
Teddy Towncrier CPP Towncrier-Media.com Supercharging Your Visions.
 
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| Dec 10, 2008 6:42 am | | re: 10 Reasons to Quit Your Job? Maybe Not! | # |
Ashish Belagali | | This is a great inspiring story, Teddy. I also enjoyed the article that Lindy shared.
Thank you...
BTW, I am in the process of joining BNI group. I attended a meeting and was impressed with the way business happens there. I guess this might be something that the fellow entrepreneurs might want to consider. I just want to add a disclaimer that I am a rookie in BNI, and one should evaluate for oneself. Is there anyone here from BNI? Has it worked for you?
/Ashish
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| Dec 10, 2008 3:28 pm | | re: re: 10 Reasons to Quit Your Job? Maybe Not! | # |
Paula Quick | | I have belonged to several BNI groups in the past.
You're doing the right thing. Go with your inner feeling because a huge part of your success in BNI will come from how well you mesh and fit into the group.
When you're with a friendly outgoing group and have identified two, three or more people that you really click with BNI is great. If you feel any dis -ease at all (except for being new), it may not be the best group.
The only other thing I have to say is that BNI IS a time and money commitment. You have to attend meetings every week (or get a sub) and do one-to-one's so it can be very time-consuming. You must be prepared for the additional time that you'll put in -- and I forgot to mention the socials.
Last but not least, there's the cost - about $400 in all. not counting the money you will spend on lunches, prizes, special events, and possibly even room rental.
I'm not currently in a group as I had to take a break. I often sub for people. I miss BNI, though, and will re-consider joining a group next year. When it works, it works great and I made a lot of great contacts and referrals through BNI which still are reaping benefits!
Good luck!
Paula Quick, Internationally Recognized Life Coach & Reflexologist
http://www.thecheck-in.com & http://www.onyourfeetcoaching.com
You Don't Need More of "The Secret" You Just Need "The Check-In"
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