I quit my job.. then returned after 6 months. Here's what I learned.
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- čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
- 6 months after quitting my job, I went back to working another full-time job, realizing how powerful a job can be. Building a business (full-time, early stages) isn't as sexy as how most portray it to be.
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00:00 my 9-5 journey, quitting, building a one-person business
00:54 what are your real job expectations?
01:58 your job doesn't have to be "perfect"
03:32 how do you want to feel in your job?
04:16 don't make your job your entire identity and life
04:55 a 9-5 job creates financial, emotional safety
05:20 the realities of entrepreneurship income, risks, skills
06:37 9-5 job creates healthy space from your business
07:30 9-5 job gives structure and discipline
08:20 9-5 job creates social connections & helps emotional health
08:58 typical challenges with a 9-5 job
11:47 tip 1. get creative with finding meaning in your work
12:47 tip 2. a better work culture is worth the pay cut
13:33 tip 3. take good care of yourself and set boundaries
15:18 tip 4. practice loving yourself
15:46 tip 5. be open to different lifestyles
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This resonates so much! I burnt myself out in a role I pursued for passion. I was lucky that it also paid well. I dreamed of it as a career so it became a huge part of my identity. Unfortunately, it was too much work for 1 person to handle. The overwhelming responsibilities of the job but also the pressure I put on myself led me to burnout. I didn't feel like myself and I developed chronic anxiety in 6 months of that role. I quit out of good conscience and took the last year off. I experienced depression during my break... I think my mind and body needed a purge. Now I'm in a much better place. I have recently got back onto my career path. I was cautious to choose a role that didn't involve the same level of responsibility I had previously. Like you, I took a 10% pay cut. I entered into this new role with hypervigilance about my mental health. This is proving to be serving me well - I feel like myself again, like I have good work-life balance, and I'm proud of my work. The sacrifice was hard to accept initially... I felt like I was settling for less. But now I believe that this is a positive step in the right direction. I can clearly feel a huge difference in myself in this role versus the previous. I'm reminding myself of how important the small steps are and prioritizing protecting my inner peace. I will let the rest fall into place - because I believe in myself and my skills - but at my own pace.
thank you so much for being so transparent and for sharing this way of looking at the whole 9-5 vs. own business thing. I'm in a somewhat similar situation where I've learned how a 9-5 (or any employment) does have its perks, while doing your own thing can be a really tough thing. I'm still definitely more the business owner type, but I think appreciating 9-5 jobs/corporate jobs for what they are can make like a lot easier:)
Good video. I think you bring up a pretty good point around the 3 minute mark about taking a pay cut for a less stressful job to work on a side hustle or even improving QoL. I am currently unemployed because i got super burnt out from my last job, but I am being very picky on my new job, kind of like picking a new partner lol
Thank you so much for this video, I'm on my way to build my side hustle business and it has been an emotional roller-coaster
You're right. Starting business is usually not having any income for months. It's why you should to create some buffer before starting a business. But sure, you will get pay off after some time.
It's nice to have someone talk about the same sentiments I faced this year. I've taken a break from my 9 to 5 to figure out my passion. Also tried starting a business also without a stable income. I agree, it is a big risk and bears alot of uncertainties. Through that journey, I learned my lesson and passion. I can't wait what my life unfolds. Hope that it'll be just as holistic as yours! *Fingers cross*
I really tired with my 9-5 job and i also searching for another job. I really feel like is it okay for me to do business and quit 9-5 job or just quit 9-5 job and find another 9-5 job. I don’t like the toxic environment bcs it really affects my well being 😢. Hope that i can find job that makes me healthy physically and mentally. Thank you for this video !!
What was the conversation like to allow the opportunity to go back to the same job you wit from?
good way of thinking 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
So true😫
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