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9 months without a paycheck: how it went and what I spent
On the 1st of January I was officially jobless. No paycheck, just vibes & savings. Nine months later I’m still jobless with no paycheck, just vibes & (less) savings. How do I feel? I feel great. After I had written my resignation letter and sent it to my manager, his manager, and HR, I started planning for this sabbatical of mine. Initially it was supposed to last three months, at most. However, in my financial budget I did take into account that it could last six months. Me being me, I needed to be “sure” that if things didn’t go to plan, I would still be able to afford it. That’s why…
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Why I quit my job and how I prepared for it
When we’re struggling, we usually see two options: we have to push through and claim the victory (i.e., breakthrough) or we need to stop what we’re doing and go for something better. How to determine which option is best ain’t easy, but the signs will surely show you. As much as I thought I needed to push through, the signs showed I needed to go for something else. Here’s a background story: I have a master’s degree in Marketing Management and after university I started working as a full-time intern at Coca-Cola at the age of 22. I was fine with it and loved what I was doing, because it…
