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I second that. Married with kids? Don't jump off the train right away. Start your own project for fun on the side. It as to be fairly contained and not to hard
by bsvalley 8y ago
I second that. Married with kids? Don't jump off the train right away. Start your own project for fun on the side. It as to be fairly contained and not to hard to put in place because you want to minimize the time spent at your current 9-5 job. Make it grow, look at the potential, get early feedback or eventually generate a tiny income out of it (optional). Look at your savings, make a plan with a 1 year run, or 2 years if you can. Quit in good terms, tell people you're going to pursue your dream and would love to come back in the future.
Quitting a job to pursue your dream is great, but that dream needs a clear definition.
- TrinaryWorksToo 8y agoHow do you make a project that makes money without your employer finding out and firing you?
- bsvalley 8y agoDepends on your employer, your contract, your domain, location, etc. If you signed a non compete agreement when you join your employer then you need to make sure your own business isn't related to the same domain, etc. Distribute your product for free if it is a problem, then when it’s time to quit your job, introduce a non-free version of your product.
- throwaway_aiG 8y agoIn Russia it is totally legal, however employer wouldn't be happy, but who cares.
- TrinaryWorksToo 8y agoI was thinking for your employer. If you piss them off then it's the same situation as if you have quit.