{"id":7174,"date":"2015-06-01T08:00:10","date_gmt":"2015-06-01T12:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=7174"},"modified":"2015-06-01T08:00:10","modified_gmt":"2015-06-01T12:00:10","slug":"should-you-quit-your-day-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/should-you-quit-your-day-job","title":{"rendered":"Should you Quit your Day Job?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How busy freelance professionals are depends on how many clients want your services. Most industries like this experience \u2018waves\u2019 in business. For example, wedding planners are often much busier in May or June than they are in the dead of winter because most people prefer spring or summer weddings. Similarly, makeup artists often get more new clients during prom and graduation season than other times of year.<\/p>\n\n<p>During slow periods, some professionals find scheduled jobs to make money between contracts. Many brand new freelance professionals also keep day jobs to support themselves while they build their client base. Working a day job while you get to know your local industry and promote your brand can be a very smart choice, but what if your freelance business really starts to pick up? Here are some questions you should ask yourself to judge whether it\u2019s time to quite your day job!<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/should-you-quit-your-day-job\/#1_Do_you_have_a_plan\" >1. Do you have a plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/should-you-quit-your-day-job\/#2_Can_you_make_it_happen_quickly\" >2. Can you make it happen quickly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/should-you-quit-your-day-job\/#3_What_does_your_industry_look_like\" >3. What does your industry look like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/should-you-quit-your-day-job\/#4_Who_is_your_competition_and_how_are_they_doing\" >4. Who is your competition and how are they doing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/should-you-quit-your-day-job\/#5_What_will_your_business_launch_look_like\" >5. What will your business launch look like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/should-you-quit-your-day-job\/#6_Where_will_you_operate_your_business_from\" >6. Where will you operate your business from?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/should-you-quit-your-day-job\/#7_Who_are_your_clients\" >7. Who are your clients?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/should-you-quit-your-day-job\/#8_How_will_you_market_yourself\" >8. How will you market yourself?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/should-you-quit-your-day-job\/#9_Who_are_your_mentors\" >9. Who are your mentors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/should-you-quit-your-day-job\/#10_Whats_your_back_up_plan\" >10. What\u2019s your back up plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/should-you-quit-your-day-job\/#Do_you_know_something_whos_thinking_of_starting_a_new_career_and_leaving_their_day_job_behind_Share_these_helpful_tips_with_your_friends_using_the_icons_below\" >Do you know something who&#8217;s thinking of starting a new career and leaving their day job behind? Share these helpful tips with your friends using the icons below!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Do_you_have_a_plan\"><\/span>1. Do you have a plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n \n<p>This might seem like a basic question. Why would you leave a stable job without knowing your next step? You\u2019d be surprised how often excited entrepreneurs jump the gun! You should have a timeline and a list of goals planned out before you quit your day job. Do you know where you want your business to be in two months, six months, or a year? Do you know which steps you\u2019ll need to take to get there? Don\u2019t give your day job up for nothing. Put a plan in place and stick to it!<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Make-a-Plan-1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman making a plan for starting a new career\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7183\" \/>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_you_make_it_happen_quickly\"><\/span>2. Can you make it happen quickly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re very careful with your savings account before you quit your day job, time is of the essence once you leave. The quicker you put your business plan into action, the smoother your transition from traditional work hours to just freelance work will be. Wasting time will also waste money and motivation. Remember that going back to your old day job might not be an option if you miss other opportunities.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_does_your_industry_look_like\"><\/span>3. What does your industry look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Research what kind of presence your trade has in your local area, or the area you plan to work in. Is the wedding planning business booming where you live because the area is trendy for young couples? Is work slow for makeup artists in your hometown because the population is mostly elderly couples working on their farms? Get to know what kind of demand exists for your service before you quit your day job.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Who_is_your_competition_and_how_are_they_doing\"><\/span>4. Who is your competition and how are they doing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Take a look at how other professionals in your industry are doing. Are they thriving? If so, analyze whether they\u2019re successful because the market is good, or because they have a monopoly on the local area that could prevent you from succeeding. Are your competitors struggling for contracts? Think about whether their troubles are caused by poor strategies on their part or a lull in the market that could negatively affect you too. The success or failure of your competitors can be a good indicator of whether you\u2019re safe to quit your day job.<\/p>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Competitors.jpg\" alt=\"Competitors arm wrestling\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Competitors.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Competitors-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/>\n   \n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_will_your_business_launch_look_like\"><\/span>5. What will your business launch look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> \n\n<p>If you\u2019re letting your job go, you should already know how your new business will make a great first impression on your local market. It isn\u2019t in your best interest to give up your steady stream of income in favor of sneaking into your new industry without letting anyone know you\u2019re there!<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Where_will_you_operate_your_business_from\"><\/span>6. Where will you operate your business from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Before you quit your day job, you should know where the home base of your business will be. Have you set up an office that clients can visit? Will you work from home? The more organized you are about the \u2018home base\u2019 of your new business, the safer you are giving up your day job in favor of working independently.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Who_are_your_clients\"><\/span>7. Who are your clients?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Knowing who your clients are is absolutely necessary for starting a new business. You shouldn\u2019t think about quitting your day job until you know what kind of people might be interested in your services, where to find them, and how to get their attention. Quitting your job before you know who your new clients are risks prolonging your time without income.<\/p>\n  \n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_will_you_market_yourself\"><\/span>8. How will you market yourself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Giving up your day job to work independently should be a long term investment. If you can, you should be marketing your services, image, and brand before you\u2019ve even quit. The more effectively you market to your new client base, the less of a lag in income you\u2019ll experience between quitting your day job and beginning your freelance work. Your marketing strategy should already be well planned by the time you hand in your two weeks&#8217; notice.<\/p>\n  \n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Who_are_your_mentors\"><\/span>9. Who are your mentors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Do you have a support system in place, both personally and professionally, for when you quit your day job? Have you networked with mentors in your new industry or more experienced professionals who might help you? Throwing yourself into a new area of freelance work without networking can be nerve wracking. Find someone who is willing to give you advice in case your new business venture gets off to a bumpy start. Having that support might help you stress less about quitting your day job, so you can concentrate on the task at hand.<\/p> \n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Support-System.jpg\" alt=\"Support system for starting a new career\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Support-System.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Support-System-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Whats_your_back_up_plan\"><\/span>10. What\u2019s your back up plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>You should never plan for failure. Being defeatist about your new business won\u2019t help you grow as a freelance professional. Even so, you should have an idea of how you\u2019ll handle it if things don\u2019t go your way. Do you have emergency money put away that you\u2019ll depend on between jobs if your client base doesn\u2019t pick up? Do you have a standing offer from your day job to resume your position if your business plan doesn\u2019t work within a year? Remain positive, but stay in touch with reality as well. Prepare yourself for the fact that back up plans can be very useful for people who take the leap and quit their day job.<\/p>\n\n<p>Quitting your day job to do what you\u2019re passionate about takes courage and commitment. You shouldn\u2019t be afraid of the idea, but you should prepare carefully. Ask yourself each of the questions above and really assess whether your freelance business is ready for the responsibility of being your only income. If you\u2019d like to learn more about smart freelance business practices in your area of expertise, check out the courses here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qccareerschool.com\/catalog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QC Career School<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n<h2 align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_know_something_whos_thinking_of_starting_a_new_career_and_leaving_their_day_job_behind_Share_these_helpful_tips_with_your_friends_using_the_icons_below\"><\/span><i>Do you know something who&#8217;s thinking of starting a new career and leaving their day job behind? Share these helpful tips with your friends using the icons below!<\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Are you thinking of starting a new career and leaving your day job behind? There are some things you need to know first! 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