Also have some big expenses coming up that I had hoped to fund with paychecks vs piggy-bank and 2 upcoming RSU vests - one in May and one in August.
I can tell you from personal experience, once the end date is set, it's much, much easier to tolerate the BS. Just knowing that you will be gone in 6 months or so means you can just smile, leave on time each day, and dream of the escape.
I've changed jobs more times than most..and every single time, I've learned..THE GRASS IS NOT ANY GREENER in the new gig. So am somewhat gunshy about changing - yet again.
I too changed jobs many times. But remember - this time the job requirements don't have to be the same as in the past. You can do whatever you like without regard to the financial support burden.
I have this crazy idea I can become a CFP (Certified Financial Professional). I have zero career experience in that area,
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but at least it's something I love
Well...
Playing around with your own finances is one thing.
Tossing random advice to family and friends is one thing.
Trying to do it professionally is quite another.
I was in computer software. Everyone who played with video games or booted up a computer thought it was fun. But the folks who worked in software professionally learned that the job is quite a different thing. ("You mean I have to go to all these meetings?", "You mean I have to write documentation?", "You mean I can't just work on the projects I want to work on?")
It's fun for some, but not at all fun for many.
Plus, the BEST benefit of all - when you work for yourself, you have ZERO of the soul crushing corporate bullshit to put up with.
Maybe.
Seeking out new clients and trying to get paid can be soul crushing for some. Dealing with investors who don't understand why your portfolio didn't match their bitcoin-crazed friends' can be soul crushing for some. Trying to explain that the market just crashed and the retired couples' portfolio just decreased by 30% can be soul crushing for some. Dealing with all the paperwork, certifications, and re-certifications can be soul crushing for some.
I'm not trying to discourage you. Many find self-employment to be exactly what they were looking for. But it may not be all fun and games either.
And going from no real experience to becoming a CFP in whom people trust their life savings is a huge series of steps.
Good luck!
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