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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Probably not the best place to get advice on life changing actions, but probably far from the worst

I’ve a fairly well paid job that I don’t really enjoy, so I’ve wanted to do something I think I would and Covid outbreak appears to have given rise to an opportunity.

So do I risk it and do what I would enjoy or stick with safe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You only get one life, if you think it will work and have a business plan in place then go for it, otherwise you'll get old and will always be wondering what if?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been thinking of doing the same....unfortunately, the career I want to try out will cost me around £5k to start up!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go

For

It

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Are you a natural risk taker, can you genuinely get by on less money and remain content?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you do something you love you'll never have to slog another day in your like.

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

Personally speaking, the most important thing for me work-wise is security of income. I'd rather earn less and be certain of an income than get a lot of money, lose my job and struggle to find work again.

In your position, I would base it on whether the job you like will give you the income you need and is likely to be there as long as you need it. If it will be then by all means go for it. If not then I suggest you stick with what you know.

Weigh up the advantages with the risks.

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By *inkxRabbitWoman
over a year ago

Mostly in GU24

I jacked in the job I trained for from 1983 about five years ago. Best thing I ever did: I never liked it! Now doing something completely unrelated, my own boss, never been happier. Go for it, YOLO

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If you do something you love you'll never have to slog another day in your like."

'like' should read 'life'. Auto correct on a phone I bought in Cork city

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I quit a job which made me miserable for roughly a 12k paycut a year... But! I love my new job and I'm the happiest I've been in years. I also have time back which for me is worth more than money x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is it less money? If you can afford any drop, then it’s got potential.

How would you feel doing your envisaged alternative every day? It might be nice as a passtime/interest/hobby but it might wear thin and suck as much as your old job. Be careful not to kill something you like by overexposure.

Is it viable? We’re about to endure a recession and a seismic shift in the UK’s trading position; is there any knock-on effect on what you’re thinking?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You only get one life, if you think it will work and have a business plan in place then go for it, otherwise you'll get old and will always be wondering what if? "

This...IF is a part of LIFE...so live it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One life live it ,I'd rather have less money and be happy is being married really

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Doing the same thing myself. Get after it I'd say.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’d say get your business plan looked at by the small business team at a bank and if they say it’s in order, go for it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My advice is stick to what you have now. The next six to eighteen months will be a rocky road ahead. There will be a lot of unemployment and you would see yourselves grateful for having a job. Said that, there will be a lot of opportunities after 2 to 3 years, once the economy starts to boom again. Good luck!

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Ask yourself if you can get support if it does go horribly wrong

I like risks but I make sure I have a soft cushion to fall on just in case

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By *latinumkittenWoman
over a year ago

from Home Counties to Middle Earth

I resigned from a good job with a FTSE company after 9/11 (on principle), with no job to go to, just a gut feeling that I'd be OK - it was the best thing I ever did.

Trust your instincts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m in a very similar position to you OP, I’m well paid for my job and I can do it without having to think much. But I feel miserable 95% of the time at work because my boss doesn’t appreciate how much work I do compared to the rest of my team and I want to leave but it’s easy good money so it’s hard to change

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd say proceed with caution but optimism. Security of income is going to be critical in the coming months, so if you have a decent income from your job, protect it.

For me, I have a job in management and have been furloughed since late March on 100% pay (yes, I'm very lucky..)

In the downtime, I've been working around London as a mobile bike mechanic - always loved cycling and I've always done my own mechanics, so I'm pretty good. And it's been amazing! Out and about, meeting new people (albeit at a distance), having fun and helping people with their bikes, and because of the huge uptake in cycling due to cover... very, very busy. Nice little tax free income, too

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

See how you feel next week. I've had moments like that and always changed my mind.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks for the boost, I’m lucky in that I have a nice financial cushion and could take a hit on income. I’m also able to pick up some short term contracts if and when needed.

Thanks everyone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well if you got a good income coming in and you've got any spare cash lying around I'll happily take some so you don't have to worry about it

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