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Ask HN: How to break out the loop of being an employee to your own business?

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Ask HN: How to break out the loop of being an employee to your own business?

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Post by ahamdy88 »

I've been thinking a lot and also searching around in a way of breaking out of the loop of being an employee to my own business. I can describe my situation as I'm working as a full-time software engineer where I'm getting paid very well compared to software engineers and of course compared to most jobs in my city but I'm stuck in a loop where I can't save really big amount of money to start my own business or even time to work on my own ideas

Did anyone found a way out that of this loop?

Re: Ask HN: How to break out the loop of being an employee to your own business?

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Post by dsc_ »

I'm doing exactly that right now. Hired for a decent salary - but quiting.

I don't know what ill be doing in 6 months. I don't have a financial buffer. This is scary but it fits my hippie-like personality. Not to say you should not have anything lined up. You also should not mind 60-80 hour work-weeks or dealing with stressful situations. These are personality traits that provide a good foundation that allow you to be independent.

If the need is there, I am certain I can trust on my network (of friends & ex-colleagues) and my own skills to help me get a job.

Without a family to provide for, radical decisions like these are easier. Live a little. Jump into to unknown. And for future replies on this comment pointing out that my suggestion is a downright dangerous; I concur.

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