Is that you?
Over the last few years, many people have joined the ranks of the self-employed.
Indeed, the global pandemic of 2020 and 2021 has been a wake-up call for many who simply lack the endurance required for a sole-crushing 9-to-5 job in front of a computer screen or at a fast food kitchen, trading their hours for a fraction of their true value.
It's not easy though. It took me an entire year from the time I made the decision to leave eToro until I was ready to hand in my final notice.
The key is to start planting seeds early that will be ripe enough to pluck once you're ready to take the leap.
For me, it meant continuing to build up my online personality and presence in the news, as well as my social media profile. For you, it might be similar, but possibly completely different.
One thing I can say is that most should not rely on trading gains as income for this purpose.
Many might make the mistake of thinking that because they were able to generate some quick profits, those profits will continue to come in.
That's certainly not always the case, especially if we see some prolonged downward movements in the market. You really want to have steady income streams from work that you can do.
Gentry, for example, went into consulting and advises some very exciting NFT projects on the best ways they can expand their markets.
If you are thinking about quitting your job, think about the skills you have and good ways to market them.
My line is always open if anyone would like to discuss some possibilities.
