I quit my job in Nov 2017 without any sort of backup plan or another job waiting. I didn't care, I just couldn't handle the soul-crushing blah of it anymore. I immediately reduced my living expenses by half. Since then, everything fell into place and I am so much happier. I have a new gig working half the hours for twice the pay, I can work from anywhere in the world that has an internet connection (a HUGE bonus for a travel junkie), and I'm doing something I enjoy where I'm constantly learning. Not even a shadow of a regret.

My advice to you is:

1. Take the leap. You'll proabably never feel "ready", but there is magic in taking the leap anyway.

2. You'll know when you're ready enough b/c it will feel like your soul is slipping away. Something about risk - i.e. taking a leap without a guarantee - makes people feel alive. (me, anyway)

3. Get rid of your expensive apartment. Downsizing can help minimize a cluttered home and a cluttered mind. It helped me clarify my values and what was important enough to make the cut. I got rid of 50% of the stuff I had - clothes, books, furniture, gadgets I didn't use...and I don't miss them even a little. They were just weighing me down.

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I have the same problem. Except I would like to change careers, but know I will never make tbis kind of money again. My job isn't horrible, just no longer fun or interesting, so I want to try something different. The problem is I will be very much paycheck to paycheck if I leave. Tough choices. At least you have potential in your change. Is there any chance you can keep your old job part time to keep that door open? Not optimal, but could give you some security until you see hiw things pan out. Alternatively could you start tge new company on a part time basis? It wouls such having two jobs in either case, but might be worth it for some period of time. Good luck.

I quit a decent job, university and moved to another country with $300 on me. The sooner the better. While you have that burning desire just go for it!

stupid question i know, but there's no way to go halfway with this? take a hiatus or temporary cut in hours with the current job and do your startup too? i have not done this, no, so i am in no position to give advice. i've quit jobs recklessly with nothing lined up, and i took a change leaving a good deal of my life behind when i moved to japan for what turned out to be a decade, but i don't think that will help you. i hope you can find your way -- i hope it works out!

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