Comments on: Well, I Quit My Day Job

By: loans

loans — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:49:30 +0000

Can you provide more information on this?

By: Shanna

Shanna — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:51:08 +0000

I appreciate seeing this. I am on the cusp of becoming a full-time freelancer myself and it’s a pretty stressful decision. It seems like a no-brainer on one hand; I know I can make more money freelancing than at my full-time job. My full-time job isn’t even secure due to the economy…still not sure what to do. Thanks for more food for thought!

By: Jewel/Pink Ink

Jewel/Pink Ink — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:22:14 +0000

Great tips. I especially like the one about separating personal from work. A lot of times, for me I am always “working”, but I agree, we need to build in those fun/relaxing times, too.

Congrats on making the transition!!

By: Tess Taylor

Tess Taylor — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:45:37 +0000

Nacie- what an inspiration you are! I too am in the transition stage, trying to set aside a month’s income so I can quit the day job for good and take the plunge into freelance writing. Your advice was timely and very helpful to me. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing you in the other side soon.

Tess
Taylor Resources LLC.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:49:14 +0000

Awesome! I love to hear stories like this. Very inspirational. I hope to someday be able to say the same thing. Congrats!

By: Katherine

Katherine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:13:28 +0000

Congratulations on quitting your day job! It must feel so liberating. It may take a while to get used to your new schedule, but the time management aspect will get easier and easier.

By: Nacie

Nacie — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:18:47 +0000

@abby, thanks for letting me know! Please feel free to email me at nacie.carson@gmail.com – i will fix the link on my site asap. Looking forward to hearing from you!

By: Abby

Abby — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:57:21 +0000

Nacie–I tried to send you a message from your Web site, but the e-mail was bounced back to me???

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By: Nacie

Nacie — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:58:56 +0000

All – thanks for the well-wishes, it has been quite a ride. If anyone wants to chat about it more in depth please feel free to email me or contact me though my website – I would love to hear your about your stories and situations!

By: Angela West

Angela West — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:58:34 +0000

*Squee* – Congratulations!

By: Scribette

Scribette — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:28:04 +0000

I never had a day job … interesting post!

By: Shermika

Shermika — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:03:31 +0000

This is very inspiring and I hope that everything continues to go well for you. How much freedom it is to do what you TRULY love! Jodee, I have a question. I am trying to get into freelancing, but to no avail. I sent out tons of applications, but no callbacks–that paid at least. I graduated with an English degree last year and I don’t have a niche per se, although I’m interested in race relations, social issues, and would love to do inspirational writing. Any advice/leads you can give to break into the field would be great. Thanks a lot!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:31:36 +0000

Thanks for the post. It’s good to see there are others out there who are going through the same thing I am. I, too, quit my day job to freelance recently. I probably should have prepared more and saved more money, but I was so unhappy at my job I felt that I couldn’t take it any longer. It is gratifying to read about others who are having success here,though. It gives me some hope for the future.

By: Jodee

Jodee — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:24:11 +0000

@ Abby: You could start by checking out the leads posted on http://freelancewritinggigs.com/webandprint/ and look for opportunities that fit in with the niche you have been writing in. You may also want to pitch some story ideas to other trade pubs, since you have this kind of experience already.

By: Clara

Clara — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:17:52 +0000

Thanks Nacie,

Very inspiring…I’m struggling with very same issue whether to leave the security of decent paying job to freelancing fulltime, very trying when it comes to taking/making that decision:)

By: Abby

Abby — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:44:27 +0000

This gives me a little hope. I’m currently a writer/assistant editor for two trade magazines, but I would like to supplement my income with freelancing. I have no idea where to even start!
Jodee-anything you could recommend would be greatly appreciated! Been reading on this site, but there’s so much to think about…

By: Amanda Nicole

Amanda Nicole — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:56:29 +0000

I’m glad to hear about your transition, Nacie!

Mine was the complete opposite: I’d been freelancing very part-time when the company I worked for went bankrupt, and hundreds of us were laid off without a penny of severance or vacation pay. After about a week of stressing, I decided that it was time to get my act in gear and throw myself into freelancing. There are still tough months, but like you, I’m glad I took the plunge when I did.

Best of luck!

By: Andy Hayes

Andy Hayes — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:19:59 +0000

Inspiring, thanks for sharing! Congrats Nacie, going to go check out your site now…

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