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02-02-2008, 11:50 PM
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Quit my job
I did it. I quit my job yesterday. Decided to go out and try freelance for a while. I've got a couple of things lined up and am really excited to be out on my own. I can't lie I'm a little nervous too.
So if anyone out there needs some Web Devlopment help, let me know. If you're a good designer, I migt also like to talk to you, as I always need someone to design any work I pull in.
By the way I code C# and have plenty of eCommerce and social networking sites under my belt.
Cheers,
JM
Last edited by justy540 : 02-02-2008 at 11:51 PM.
Reason: spelling
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02-03-2008, 03:34 AM
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Location: Uk
Total Points: 2,913.86
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good luck with your web development comany
Last edited by opportunitize : 02-03-2008 at 06:17 AM.
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02-03-2008, 08:45 AM
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Location: New York
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Why did you quit your job without having work lined up? That doesn't seem like the best plan.Are you young? Do you still ive w/ mom and/or dad? Cuz then I guess it's OK because you haven't as many bills, but it still seems like a bad plan. You should prioritize things. It's a tougher job market for any professional positions these days. Even to get into a union gig to be a janitor at this point is n't always so easy.
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02-03-2008, 11:43 AM
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I do have a couple of things lined up. I'm 30 and live with my girlfriend. The market for developers in Chicago is red hot right now. I had been trying at my job to hire one for about 4 months with no success. I also got offered anothe rjob out of the blue making 30% morte than I was making. If I cannot continue to line up work, then I will work with one of the local temp agencies, where I can draw $50-$60/hr on a day to day basis.
If It still isn't working out, I'll get a job.
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02-03-2008, 11:44 AM
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Hope it works out for ya, I tried quiting my previous job for my last venture but I eventually ran out of capital. I'm trying a new approach of doing my own business part-time, working full-time, and studying for IT certs. A lot of work right now but hopefully it pays off. I did it this way so that if my venture doesn't work out I'll have experience on top of certifications in IT so if nothing else I can move into a way better paying job.
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02-03-2008, 12:22 PM
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Location: New York
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good luck!
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02-03-2008, 12:50 PM
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Hey Justy, I sent you a pm.
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02-03-2008, 02:52 PM
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#9 (permalink)
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Location: www.igigyou.com
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RE: Quitting your job
Let me ask you a stupid question?
Do you have enough money to cover you for the next 3 months?
Quote:
Originally Posted by justy540
I did it. I quit my job yesterday. Decided to go out and try freelance for a while. I've got a couple of things lined up and am really excited to be out on my own. I can't lie I'm a little nervous too.
So if anyone out there needs some Web Devlopment help, let me know. If you're a good designer, I migt also like to talk to you, as I always need someone to design any work I pull in.
By the way I code C# and have plenty of eCommerce and social networking sites under my belt.
Cheers,
JM
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02-04-2008, 08:06 AM
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Location: Washington, DC
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blah blah blah... sometimes you just have to say F-it... congrats.. feels good doesn't it!
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02-05-2008, 10:05 AM
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i quit my job a year ago
and i dont live with mom
i have NO family in the US and i made it...
good luck man
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02-06-2008, 09:57 PM
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Thnaks everybody.
I have about $12,000 worth of solid work lined up and a few other prospects. I also got offered 2 full time jobs, which I am resisting taking!!!
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