Comments on: 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Have A Cushion Before You Quit Your Job

By: Crump

Crump — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:24:00 +0000

I, as well, possess a pit-bull who could be the most loving animal I’ve ever owned. Soon, a brand new dog breed will come along for that media to blast, as they have completed rotties and dobies in earlier years. Unfortunate that media sensationalism breeds much inaccurate information.

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By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:22:04 +0000

The only danger of taking away the cushion is burning yourself out. We nearly killed ourselves starting our own online business, but now my wife quit her job and can take care of our kids full time!. We’ve put together a blog about our story. Stop on by if you have the time.

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Work Happy Now! » Building Your Future Career Foundation — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:26:35 +0000

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By: Daisy

Daisy — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:00:15 +0000

This is a great piece! I have just discovered it on Stumble Upon and shall stumble it also. You really learn to cut out the BS when you are working to eat or starve – no cushion- a bit like the pace on The Apprentice. It’s interesting to see what can be achieved each show by working at it frenetically to save their skins. (give or take some production assistance).

You might be interested in this article as motivation to cut the 9-5 chains once and for all! I found it very inspiring.

http://www.posts.trea.org.uk/working9to5part2.html

By: Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:11:23 +0000

The whole “I can’t quit” thing bothers me sometimes. There was a story in a Po Bronson book (I forget which one) that chronicled people who had made major life changes. I remember one story where the person had moved to another country. Their friend was reportedly jealous that they were able to “give it all up” and move to start a new life in a new country. When asked why the friend didn’t do the same, they responded “I’d love to, but I just bought a new couch.”

I pride myself on my sense of logic, but I really can’t see what a new couch has to do with anything. There’s nothing wrong with not wanting to move to a foreign country, but don’t pretend you can’t go because you just bought a new couch. If you find yourself coming up with these kind of excuses, perhaps you need to re-examine what you think you want.

By: Beth from Avenue Z

Beth from Avenue Z — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:48:19 +0000

I love this post! I jumped off my own cliff, and that’s why I think my new business succeeded. It HAD to succeed. And I always try to do something impossible before I have the chance to convince myself that it IS impossible.

By: Steve Errey

Steve Errey — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:17:30 +0000

I see this a lot Naomi, and couldn’t agree more. Way too often people use the excuse that they ‘can’t quit‘ to hide the fact that they’re scared silly.

I’ve taken the plunge at least 2 or 3 times in my life, and know that feeling when you think ‘Bloody hell, I’m in the shit now.‘ and get moving.

Being in those situations forces you bring out the best of you and allows you to see what you’re really made of, and that’s worth it’s weight in gold.

It’s okay to be scared silly – it’s sign that something matters to you. If it comes with some excitement too then you’re onto something.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:20 +0000

I must be the biggest retard on this blog. I am a big time leaper. I quit my job with two kids 4 and 5 and a husband that is on 100% commission. Oh hell….he’s a used car salesman allright? And yes…he has a gold pinkie ring (shut up). Sometimes he makes a paycheck and sometimes not so much. But lighting a fire under my ass is what I personally need otherwise I just go about my life until 10 years later a man at my work hangs himself from one of those fake ceiling tiles (true story) and wakes me up to what the hell I am doing at a soul sucking company (that someone would rather hang themselves than go to work for them another day)!

I realize everyone is not as imbalanced as I am I mean I had no savings, maxed out credit cards, two kids to feed and a gold pinkie ring to keep shiny! So I did what any insane person who doesn’t mind living in a refrigerator box would do – quit my job! And it’s fucking awesome! And no….I don’t fart around anymore but get to my marketing straightaway….and yes I have an extra refrigerator box in my garage just in case.