*facepalm* I hope you're not trying to quote Jay-Z
9-5 is how you survive, I ain't tryna survive, I'm tryna live it to the limit and love it alive.
Who still has a 9-5?
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*facepalm* I hope you're not trying to quote Jay-Z
9-5 is how you survive, I ain't tryna survive, I'm tryna live it to the limit and love it alive.
I quit the day job for a year and went back. I could hack it easily enough freelancing, but teaching is a calling more than a job - especially the kind I do. I missed it a lot, so now I wrangle 8th graders all day more for fun than the paycheck. Two decent incomes never hurt anyone, either...
I think a lot of people do things like teaching/doctoring/etc. not for the money but for the identity. Totally understandable people who do both money stuff and identity stuff.
Personally though, no 9-5 for me. I do freelance web development for some guys.
I actually quit my day job March 27th. I have been on WF since December 07 but didn't really apply what I was reading until late summer of 08. (This is, by far, the biggest most common mistake I hear everyone has made- if you are new, or aren't sure yet- just jump in. You will never never learn by reading WF, Twitter & RSS Feeds all day).
I went to ASW back in January motivated and in the groove, but after meeting up with a couple of the guys from WF I started really hitting it hard with information supplied in the WF Treasure Trove 2008 thread.
Between mid January- end of March I realized my boss and 9-5 was costing me $$, so I left. Best decision I ever made.
This industry is feast or famine, so before you take that leap make sure you are meticulous with money management skills or you will fail and have to return to a dayjob.
Also- I spent A LOT more time on Wickedfire when I HAD a 9-5. Now that I pay myself, I can't justify spending those "work hours" trolling forums as much as I used to.
I went to ASW back in January motivated and in the groove, but after meeting up with a couple of the guys from WF I started really hitting it hard with information supplied in the WF Treasure Trove 2008 thread.
Between mid January- end of March I realized my boss and 9-5 was costing me $$, so I left. Best decision I ever made.
This industry is feast or famine, so before you take that leap make sure you are meticulous with money management skills or you will fail and have to return to a dayjob.
Also- I spent A LOT more time on Wickedfire when I HAD a 9-5. Now that I pay myself, I can't justify spending those "work hours" trolling forums as much as I used to.
I made the commute to a cubicle for 20 years (programmer/analyst and yeah, I'm old), then freelanced for about 5 years. About 2 1/2 years ago, on my birthday, I jumped into full time AM.
Well, sometimes I do pick up a freelance job but when I do, I always want to get it done to get back to my own stuff.
Well, sometimes I do pick up a freelance job but when I do, I always want to get it done to get back to my own stuff.
PRO TIP!!!!
Every single one of you AM guys, Writers, Etc..
Work 1 day per week at your closest grocery store. Even if it's just a 4 hour shift.
This is why:
15-25% off whatever the store brand happens to be. I work 1 day per week at a local Albertson's Deli. Not only do I get all the deli shit I can eat once it hits its designated "expiration" date which is a total crock, I get 25 percent off anything Albertson's brand.
Cha-ching brothers. Plus, you get to socialize with the public a bit
oh...man
Well,I have considered teaching a few hours a week at a local community college or tech school (which I a few years ago whenI was burnt out) - just to get out of the house more. I ordered my transcripts and everything, but then blew it off.
I'm an AM. My identity is online.
Any better ideas for "get out" stuff. i.e. teaching, volunteering maybe?
Have a 9 to 5. Out of college and am getting paid dick. Hate my job and have decided that I have had enough and would prefer working 80 hours week for nothing if it means that I will have a nice income in the next few years. Need to get my ass in gear with AM. Complete newb. Bought some books, need pratical experience, and have 10-12 months of living expenses saved up. I believe I can make it but if I fail I always have other avenues to fall back on. Wish I had a mentor it would be nice. Working for the man sucks, I want to be the man.
This thread has really inspiried. I've been reading for a while and like mentioned above I've decided to jump in. I think I've read enough and have what grip I can on it. Now I got to get some experience.
I work a 9-5 doing tech support. I make some extra money online redistributing websites.
I work a 9-5 doing tech support. I make some extra money online redistributing websites.
Hey All,
Took the plunge yesterday and dropped off my letter of resignation. No more 7:30-5:30. 4 weeks notice is what I have to give, so June 24th will be my "last" day. I'm speaking with a manager about it in more detail today. Feels like a weight has been lifted.
Took the plunge yesterday and dropped off my letter of resignation. No more 7:30-5:30. 4 weeks notice is what I have to give, so June 24th will be my "last" day. I'm speaking with a manager about it in more detail today. Feels like a weight has been lifted.
What happens if you don't give a 4 week notice? Would they give you a 4 week notice if they wanted to get rid of you?
It's in my contract that I have to give a 4 week notice. Now, the wording is such that "either party may terminate the relationship at any time for any reason". If they fired me today, I would have to go home because of the sensitive nature of our databases and client contact lists.
BUT, they would still pay me for those 4 weeks, plus severance, unemployment, etc.
I think I could leave today but it would have to be under particular circumstances. I don't want to burn any bridges, so I'm just being nice and playing by their rules. I can do that, one last time if it means I keep more friends and professional relationships.
I'm free. Been on my own for a couple year now.
Love it - and I'm not sure theres many jobs that will match my income and flexible schedule.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7upG01-XWbY"]YouTube - Gordon Gekko "Greed is Good"[/ame]
Love it - and I'm not sure theres many jobs that will match my income and flexible schedule.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7upG01-XWbY"]YouTube - Gordon Gekko "Greed is Good"[/ame]
PRO TIP!!!!
Every single one of you AM guys, Writers, Etc..
Work 1 day per week at your closest grocery store. Even if it's just a 4 hour shift.
This is why:
15-25% off whatever the store brand happens to be. I work 1 day per week at a local Albertson's Deli. Not only do I get all the deli shit I can eat once it hits its designated "expiration" date which is a total crock, I get 25 percent off anything Albertson's brand.
Cha-ching brothers. Plus, you get to socialize with the public a bit
There's an income level where I suspect you wouldn't do this. Everybody has a price.
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