A Few Things to Keep in Mind While Planning to Quit Your Job
When it comes to quitting your job, there are many, many options.
It turns out, no one way is better than another.
It's really about being as intentional as you can versus quitting reactively, like when you’re frustrated or angry.
By the way, any guru out there who says there is only one way is full of shit.
We all have different personality types, triggers, sensitivities and preferences, so it makes total sense that when you go to quit your job, your path will be as unique as you.
And that's okay!
The struggle only happens when we look over at our neighbor and think it has to be done his or her way.
That's simply not true!
There are many ways to do it, and it's about finding the way that feels best for you.
For example, if you don’t LOVE the feeling of risk, and aren’t in a super toxic work environment that you’re trying to escape, I would recommend working until you have 6 to 12 months savings which will make you feel much more comfy when you do quit!
Perhaps you even have your business foundation solid beforehand, like knowing who you serve and what you’re offering, and what transformation you want to provide for people.
If you ARE much more comfortable with risk, you might feel okay with a few months savings versus a year – but again it totally depends on YOU and how comfy you feel.
I quit my soul-sucking job without having much of a plan (more deep dive into my story to come) and then went to Italy and Spain for a couple weeks when my husband had the opportunity to teach abroad. Ha!
Looking back, I wish I had been a bit more prepared…
BUT, I’m also very comfy with RISK – a lot more than some people.
AND we have no kids and live in a city that allows us to keep our monthly expenses low without feeling like we’re scraping by.
We each have a level of discomfort that's good and challenging…
TOO MUCH RISK AT A TIME our body and mind goes into fight or flight – where we can't be creative, which is the exact thing our business needs to thrive.
Fight or flight is inevitable on the journey, but having several months of monthly expenses is a great way to lessen that experience.
PRO TIP: Always always always save MORE than you think you need. Besides saving for monthly expenses, part of growing your business is investing in things like mentorship, education and yourself.
Some people may want to have paying clients or a solid business foundation before they quit and that's okay too!
It really is a matter of knowing yourself and your tendencies:
Do you freak out when things feel unstable or money gets low?
Are you honestly comfortable with discomfort?
If your gut answers are”yes, I freak!” and "no, not comfortable," then I would recommend having a much longer exit plan.
PS: If you’re thinking SCREW THIS, I want a personalized guide who has been there let me know. I'd be happy to help.
If I could go back and tell my old, miserable job self a few pointers, it would be this:
Doing your own thing IS totally possible! Practice this belief daily.
There will be marketers and coaches who try to sell you on their way. Go with your gut and what feels best for YOU.
As best you can, do NOT make decisions out of fear.
There is NO SUCH THING as overnight success. It doesn’t exist. Stop trying to find it and RUN if someone tries to sell it to you.
There’s no RIGHT way to do this. You’re going to find a handful of trustworthy guides, and it will make all the difference.
Until then, take good care of you each day and be okay with the discomfort of not knowing. Get outside. Walk in the woods. TRUST.
The company on the journey is fabulous.
You are inspiring many people, so keep going.
Your business is changing as rapidly as you are. What you think now about your business will change and evolve every day. And that’s 100% okay.
Love you, you got this! xo