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Comment on I Quit My Job: How I Did It; and You Can Too by Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:28:27 +0000

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Comment on I Quit My Job: How I Did It; and You Can Too by Brent Pittman

Brent Pittman — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:24:08 +0000

I quit my day job last November and have loved life since. Money is tight and I might have to get a part-time job while my side-hustles can support us full-time, but I don’t regret my decision one bit. Having a supporting wife helps!
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Comment on I Quit My Job: How I Did It; and You Can Too by Kraig @ Young, Cheap Living

Kraig @ Young, Cheap Living — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:03:33 +0000

Thanks for the nice post. I too, am a Dave Ramsey follower and started getting into personal finance about three years ago. Getting on his plan and getting motivated has changed my life. I do want to pursue my own business someday and agree that I will need to be financially fit in order to do it. I’ll also need to work my butt off, but I figure that is a given just to get by in this world today. It’s funny how when you are passionate about what you’re doing, it doesn’t feel like work, even if your pouring your blood and sweat into it. That’s the excited part of looking to the future. I have hope and a lot of it! Thanks again!

Comment on I Quit My Job: How I Did It; and You Can Too by Thewealthyicelander

Thewealthyicelander — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:26:30 +0000

The lifestyle creep is something that we have been actively trying to fight. I think we have been somewhat successful, but with our first child expected soon the last few months have been quite expensive. This is even though we have also borrowed and bought a lot of used stuff from friends and family. Its encouraging to see your post in this.

Comment on I Quit My Job: How I Did It; and You Can Too by Eric

Eric — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:00:30 +0000

You have a great story here. It is always exciting to read about the amazing possibilities that are out there if you are dedicated and work hard. Good luck and always be in touch if you need a blogger buddy to chat with.
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Comment on I Quit My Job: How I Did It; and You Can Too by retirebyforty

retirebyforty — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:30:14 +0000

Glad to hear you are coping well with self employment.
I agree with pretty much everything you said. I’m looking forward to setting my own schedule and working for myself too. We’ll see if it works out.
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Comment on I Quit My Job: How I Did It; and You Can Too by Tom - HowMuchIsit

Tom - HowMuchIsit — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:33:17 +0000

That’s great! I quit my job more than five years ago to do freelancing work as well as work on my projects online. I’ve been able to invest so much time into my side projects that I have been able to save a ton of money. Now that I have saved a lot, I’ve been dabbling in real estate building a portfolio (it’s always best to have more eggs in the basket.)

What I tell people when they want to quit their job is just make sure that you have at least one year in emergency expenses, a worst case scenario as well as a set schedule.

I always just told myself that even if everything fails, I have the energy to go back to work. It’s not hard to make money, but people (especially the internet) tend to be negative about everything, making it hard to become motivated or bring you down.

I say good for you and best of luck with your future endeavors!

Comment on I Quit My Job: How I Did It; and You Can Too by Thomas - Ways to Invest Money

Thomas - Ways to Invest Money — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:17:21 +0000

The one thing that hits home is how my wife and I over the years increased our living as we increased our pay. I remember thinking in college that 30-40k would be great. As we slowly crept over those mark we went from riding buses to buying cars and then more expensive cars etc. Now I have gone back to what no car payments and spending less and creating less debt. Best of luck have faith!
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Comment on I Quit My Job: How I Did It; and You Can Too by Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:12:51 +0000

BB, definitely best of fortune and luck on your decision. One thing I will do is cut my costs to make it more inline with my decline in income, even though I don’t have to. Just doesn’t feel right not to.

How is Media.net treating you? It’s picked up for me, as they aid they made improvements.

Sam
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Comment on I Quit My Job: How I Did It; and You Can Too by Evan @ Smartwealth

Evan @ Smartwealth — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:07:56 +0000

Congrats on making such a big decision, I really hope things continue to work out. It would be overwhelming to do that but I am sure it is doable. My wife and I talked about one day one of us staying home if we had kids, I’m sure our spending habits would have to change dramatically.
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