TakingTheLeap

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by TakingTheLeap 18y ago
Ah yes, very good point. Only been overseas a couple times. Though some of the designs I've worked on have probably ended up in the very car you're driving. I've been in the industry for about 6 years total now (on and off, so really maybe
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by TakingTheLeap 18y ago
I'll do an update post ;-) Some unexpected events took place, but all in all, it went well.
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by TakingTheLeap 18y ago
Sorry, to clarify, the "think" part of the headline was actually due to the contingency that this friend send me the contract in time for me to read it, approve, and quit before the end of the day. It had nothing to do with uncertainty.
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by TakingTheLeap 18y ago
Just to clarify, I have already done a personal risk analysis. I have discussed this decision with my family, my friends, my business partners, and my mentor over the past week and a half. I have a few month's savings already, and I am well
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by TakingTheLeap 18y ago
These are actually my 3rd and 4th companies. I know that roller coaster well, and I love every minute of it. Unlike the droll monotony of mid- to large-company employment.
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by TakingTheLeap 18y ago
I agree that there is certainly much more to learn. However, I feel that running my own few companies over the past 6 years (on the side) has taught me much more (and much more quickly) than employment has to teach. My recent elevator pitch
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by TakingTheLeap 18y ago
You read the 4 Hour Work Week, didn't you? :-)
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by TakingTheLeap 18y ago
Oh, I definitely am not quitting before having something in writing! They're suppose to get it to me by lunch today.
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by TakingTheLeap 18y ago
No dependents, yes significant debt (student loans). But oh well, as everyone else seems to be in agreement with, you only live once!
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by TakingTheLeap 18y ago
Really? Why not? I'm assuming from the username, you're not much of a risk taker, but if you know you'll be happier, why not pursue it?
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by TakingTheLeap 18y ago
You are absolutely right. I think my main hang-up is the guilt I feel for quitting my job when so many of my friends cannot even get a job in the first place. I think maybe it's just simply unfounded. And yes, everyone here is very good at
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by TakingTheLeap 18y ago
I have been reprimanded for such atrocities as my lunch hour not matching exactly with the bell, and for talking casually to a co-worker. They have been running their company this way for a long time and have had many many people quit for t
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Tell HN: I think I'm quitting my job today
77 points by TakingTheLeap 18y ago|101 comments