Why I’m Done Living for The Weekend
Quitting my 9–5 enabled me to *live* each day.
I quit my job at 25 to become a self-employed writer and creative entrepreneur. Some might say that 25 is too early to judge the corporate sector; I knew I had more potential and didn’t want to waste time doing things I don’t enjoy.
It wasn’t easy. I planned it for over six months, but it took me four hours to type my resignation email. It’s all fun and rosy when you’re dreaming, but it hits you when it becomes a reality. Doubt creeps in as you realize that you’re missing out on being a part of a great company where you can travel the world, grow, learn, and earn well as you go up the ladder. But these perks would’ve taken lots of time and work, and time is so vital because it won’t come back. I was confident I could create this lifestyle in lesser time and have fun while living it.
After all, what’s the worst that can happen? Going back to a job? That’s motivating enough to keep working hard being self-employed.
Now, I don’t think everybody should have a side hustle or quit their job. My opposition to the corporate sector is mainly because the country where I come from is developing, underpaid, and culturally rooted in the hierarchy. I have friends working in Europe who don’t have to slog 12 hours a day and are paid decently…
