Comments on: Random Thoughts from my First day of Forced Freedom http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/ Saving, Earning, and Investing Money Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:58:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Hasby http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16498 Hasby Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:28:03 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16498 Sorry to hear about the job loss too. My small suggestion, shell out some money and sign up for job search site like www.theladders.com or execunet.com, instead of using monster.com. Those are the two that I have known people that get a good job from. Just a thought. Sorry to hear about the job loss too. My small suggestion, shell out some money and sign up for job search site like http://www.theladders.com or execunet.com, instead of using monster.com. Those are the two that I have known people that get a good job from. Just a thought.

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16454 Jonathan Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:30:10 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16454 Okay, I'm cool with the job thing, but giving up Diet Coke? What are you, crazy? (Deciding if I want another Diet Cherry Coke...) Okay, I’m cool with the job thing, but giving up Diet Coke? What are you, crazy?

(Deciding if I want another Diet Cherry Coke…)

]]> By: Perfect Life Project http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16324 Perfect Life Project Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:28:17 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16324 A similar thing happened to me back in 2004 when the owner of the radio station I worked for decided my services were no longer required. Fortunately I had already made plans and was about to pull the pin anyway. His decision just made my move all the better. In fact it turned out to be the best thing that has ever happened to me. I went from being trapped in a go-nowhere job to becoming a business owner within 12 months. I increased my income by 25% within 2 weeks of leaving. Then I bought the company I went to work for (an ad agency). Now just 3 year on my income is 400% more than when I was at the radio station and my agency turnover exceeds that of the station that fired my. Best of all...I get to decide where to place the advertising and my ex-employer doesn't get it. One last sweet bit of justice. I sued my former employer for wrongful dismissal and used the payout he was forced to give me to buy the agency. It truly was the best thing that could have happened. A similar thing happened to me back in 2004 when the owner of the radio station I worked for decided my services were no longer required. Fortunately I had already made plans and was about to pull the pin anyway. His decision just made my move all the better. In fact it turned out to be the best thing that has ever happened to me. I went from being trapped in a go-nowhere job to becoming a business owner within 12 months. I increased my income by 25% within 2 weeks of leaving. Then I bought the company I went to work for (an ad agency). Now just 3 year on my income is 400% more than when I was at the radio station and my agency turnover exceeds that of the station that fired my. Best of all…I get to decide where to place the advertising and my ex-employer doesn’t get it.

One last sweet bit of justice. I sued my former employer for wrongful dismissal and used the payout he was forced to give me to buy the agency. It truly was the best thing that could have happened.

]]> By: JvW http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16145 JvW Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:10:04 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16145 Sorry to hear about the job loss. You have a great attitude about it, though! I hope you find another soon, or blog full-time :) Sorry to hear about the job loss. You have a great attitude about it, though! I hope you find another soon, or blog full-time :)

]]> By: Laura http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16144 Laura Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:07:49 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16144 You may find that you like it better away from the daily drudge. Wish you the best! You may find that you like it better away from the daily drudge. Wish you the best!

]]> By: Randall http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16130 Randall Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:09:32 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16130 Enjoy it while you can. Some jobs just weren't meant to be. I'm in the middle of a move myself from a team that at first looked really good, but come to find out has some serious morale, procedural, and interpersonal problems. Technically, they're a crack team, but otherwise,... Additionally I'm the 3rd to leave this week, and 5th this month (so far). They're having a hard time finding qualified people, since they also don't pay going rate. I'm betting once you get back from your trip (hint, hint) you'll be in a great frame of mind to pursue a new and better position, if you don't decide to just do that whole blog-for-a-living thing. Enjoy it while you can. Some jobs just weren’t meant to be. I’m in the middle of a move myself from a team that at first looked really good, but come to find out has some serious morale, procedural, and interpersonal problems. Technically, they’re a crack team, but otherwise,…

Additionally I’m the 3rd to leave this week, and 5th this month (so far). They’re having a hard time finding qualified people, since they also don’t pay going rate.

I’m betting once you get back from your trip (hint, hint) you’ll be in a great frame of mind to pursue a new and better position, if you don’t decide to just do that whole blog-for-a-living thing.

]]> By: Brip Blap http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16110 Brip Blap Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:07:00 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16110 You make an interesting point in passing about the HELOC, and it's really worth expanding on - you probably had no need to take care of it ahead of time, but now that decision is paying off. I had a HELOC too, but we paid it off rapidly (less than 2 years) because I said I'd rather pay it while I have the money, because who knows what might happen tomorrow. So if your biggest expense is your rent and that's manageable you're in good shape. And like dong said, who knows - maybe it's a real opportunity to do something different for a while... You make an interesting point in passing about the HELOC, and it’s really worth expanding on – you probably had no need to take care of it ahead of time, but now that decision is paying off. I had a HELOC too, but we paid it off rapidly (less than 2 years) because I said I’d rather pay it while I have the money, because who knows what might happen tomorrow. So if your biggest expense is your rent and that’s manageable you’re in good shape.

And like dong said, who knows – maybe it’s a real opportunity to do something different for a while…

]]> By: Cathy http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16101 Cathy Fri, 12 Oct 2007 08:44:19 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16101 I took the decision to move on from a job (ahead of my schedule for quitting) a month ago - and for the first fortnight I went through the spectrum of emotion, from elation at the freedom and at having taken action, right through to 5am panic about whether I'd ever find employment again, despite being highly skilled and experienced. Four weeks on, those feelings have levelled out, and I'm finding a new level of trust in myself and in the future that I'd never have discovered sitting there, day after day in the job, dreaming my dreams of progress but not actually doing anything about it. Worrying about the situation only adds to your woes - be positive and you'll enjoy this period more than you ever imagined - and remember that we're all with you! I took the decision to move on from a job (ahead of my schedule for quitting) a month ago – and for the first fortnight I went through the spectrum of emotion, from elation at the freedom and at having taken action, right through to 5am panic about whether I’d ever find employment again, despite being highly skilled and experienced.

Four weeks on, those feelings have levelled out, and I’m finding a new level of trust in myself and in the future that I’d never have discovered sitting there, day after day in the job, dreaming my dreams of progress but not actually doing anything about it.

Worrying about the situation only adds to your woes – be positive and you’ll enjoy this period more than you ever imagined – and remember that we’re all with you!

]]> By: Brian Lee http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16095 Brian Lee Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:25:42 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16095 These things always seem to work out. Just think, the possibilities are endless. These things always seem to work out. Just think, the possibilities are endless.

]]> By: RateLadder http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16077 RateLadder Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:12:25 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16077 He must mean the walmart in Mountain View(?) He must mean the walmart in Mountain View(?)

]]> By: MoneyNing http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16076 MoneyNing Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:11:30 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16076 Having a positive outlook is the most important! Good luck!! Having a positive outlook is the most important! Good luck!!

]]> By: dong http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16060 dong Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:14:29 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16060 I'm sorry to hear about the change in scenery. However, I'll echo some of the other commenters, and think this might be a good opportunity to figure out what you really want to do. My guess software engineering might not be quite it, but I could be wrong. I often wonder what I do if I had to leave my job... I'd probably do something very different. I’m sorry to hear about the change in scenery. However, I’ll echo some of the other commenters, and think this might be a good opportunity to figure out what you really want to do. My guess software engineering might not be quite it, but I could be wrong. I often wonder what I do if I had to leave my job… I’d probably do something very different.

]]> By: The Financial Blogger http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16054 The Financial Blogger Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:03:56 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16054 Hey Lazy, honestly, quitting your job might become the best thing you ever done in your life... unfortunately, you will know if it was the good decision or not in five years ;-D It's a classic but everything happens for a reason! Hey Lazy, honestly, quitting your job might become the best thing you ever done in your life… unfortunately, you will know if it was the good decision or not in five years ;-D It’s a classic but everything happens for a reason!

]]> By: The Digerati Life http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16042 The Digerati Life Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:47:55 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16042 It's a good market right now in Silicon Valley -- you will probably land a new position really quickly. I'm sure you'll let us know how your experience goes with the job search, which I'm looking forward to hearing about. In a weird kind of way, I envy you. Much like I envied Super Saver when he came off the job market! Wait a sec, where's that Wal-mart you're referring to....? It’s a good market right now in Silicon Valley — you will probably land a new position really quickly. I’m sure you’ll let us know how your experience goes with the job search, which I’m looking forward to hearing about. In a weird kind of way, I envy you. Much like I envied Super Saver when he came off the job market!

Wait a sec, where’s that Wal-mart you’re referring to….?

]]> By: hank http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16040 hank Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:09:04 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16040 Sounds like good reason to blog full-time! :) Yea, with software engineering you should have no problem. ;) Sounds like good reason to blog full-time! :) Yea, with software engineering you should have no problem. ;)

]]> By: Patrick http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16036 Patrick Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:45:47 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16036 Careful, the feeling wears off! I know - after I got out of the military, it was 3 months before I found a job. Of course, I was not a software engineer in Silicon Valley, and was actually changing careers, so that is a different story altogether... I think this will turn out to be a welcome break for you and allow you to reassess your goals. I'm sure you will end up doing something you enjoy more than your previous job. Good luck! :) Careful, the feeling wears off! I know – after I got out of the military, it was 3 months before I found a job. Of course, I was not a software engineer in Silicon Valley, and was actually changing careers, so that is a different story altogether…

I think this will turn out to be a welcome break for you and allow you to reassess your goals. I’m sure you will end up doing something you enjoy more than your previous job. Good luck! :)

]]> By: Mike-TWA http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16034 Mike-TWA Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:21:40 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16034 Since I just jumped in this thread today, I thought I would jump back here to add a couple of thoughts: 1. Sounds like a pretty kickin' first freedom day to me. 2. In response to your directive on life/lemonade quotes, I unlazily sprinted out and pulled this gem: I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade... And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party. --Ron White 3. Given point #2, you may have a good point about not working from home. Enjoy the freedom! Since I just jumped in this thread today, I thought I would jump back here to add a couple of thoughts:

1. Sounds like a pretty kickin’ first freedom day to me.
2. In response to your directive on life/lemonade quotes, I unlazily sprinted out and pulled this gem:

I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade… And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.
–Ron White

3. Given point #2, you may have a good point about not working from home.

Enjoy the freedom!

]]> By: Moneymonk http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/comment-page-1/#comment-16030 Moneymonk Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:39:38 +0000 http://www.lazymanandmoney.com/random-thoughts-from-my-first-day-of-forced-freedom/#comment-16030 With money and cushion in the bank and little debt. You will be alright! I was once laid off. I have $6K for emergencies and a little unemployment check. 1 month later, I had a job. Being a Software Engineer, you do not have a problem! With money and cushion in the bank and little debt. You will be alright!

I was once laid off. I have $6K for emergencies and a little unemployment check. 1 month later, I had a job.

Being a Software Engineer, you do not have a problem!

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