There’s always a real fear about
money
and the risk of leaving without another salary
around the corner. Money concerns influence our decision to stay.
Here are a few
suggestions for action if you’re itching to move on but fear the consequences:
1. Get serious about
getting out of there. If you want to start a business, stop talking about it
and start doing it, either before or after work or during weekends.
2. Save
money. You would be nuts to
quit without either some savings or the ability to freelance, or both.
3. Believe in yourself and
the skills you have gained on the job. When you’ve been in
one place for a long time it’s easy to glaze over some of what you’ve learned.
Don’t underestimate what you’ve achieved over the years, and how you can parlay
that into a new business. If necessary ask others to remind you of those
achievements. Have friends make sure your LinkedIn profile is saying everything
it should.
4. Use your relationships. Often that includes work relationships. This
can make quitting tough. Your co-workers are not your family
though. Don’t let the desire for comfort and continuity overcome the urge to
make the leap.
