Where One Road Ends, Another Begins
There is a reason that this particular post was published a little later than my regularly scheduled posts–it was essential that I announce my resignation to my workplace before publishing it here. By the time you read this, I’ll have submitted my resignation letter. While I was completely overjoyed when I had to submit one for my first job, this time it’s a lot harder.
Most people would be overjoyed with this step. I have mixed emotions, which is probably natural. There is always that uncertainty regarding the future, even though in the pit of my stomach I know that I will do the best that I possibly can.
The Good and The Bad
There is also the uncertainty of that unsteady paycheck. Say what you will, but it afforded me an awesome apartment (one of very few things I cherish in Delaware), a comfortable lifestyle which included eating out at favourite restaurants weekly, splurging a bit here and there, and my awesome 46″ Samsung tv. I forgot to add all my precious video game systems. That’s right, this girl loves her gaming. (To those who often refer to me as “dude”, it’s okay, I blame the tiny lil picture. I will fix this soon).
My parents are awesome but I don’t want to rely on them. I want to be a success story.
The part I’ll miss the most? Most people who I worked with. These are good people who work for the state. There are many things I don’t like about this job, but I digress. I will miss bitching about work (as sad as that is) and talking to my co-worker/friends.
For all the sadness and anxiety I’m feeling over this process, I have to remember my goal: Not to only get filthy rich for myself but to also help others (friends, family, strangers). I have to take care of my health once again (apparently eating out isn’t good for your health). Gone will be the days of 8 hour work sessions, sitting with a bad posture, my back paying the price.
What’s Next For Me
I will be setting up my own LLC to mark this new phase in my life. Hopefully it will give me a swift kick in the ass that I need. My goal is to stop focusing on my small experiments, like eHow, and to pursue experiments with better ROI.
Other than that, Experiments In Passive Income will be taken to new levels. Serious efforts will be made to bring you new and great content and I also hope to feature some awesome interviews here. You will also see other changes like “monetization” of this blog. My goal isn’t to make primary income from this site but a small chunk of cash couldn’t hurt 
My experiments in passive income will still continue. I will be focusing in-depth on affiliate marketing and building lists.
I don’t expect this journey to be easy but I hope to conquer it. The time will never be “perfect”. It is now or never. I thank each and every one of you who has ever read my blog, left comments or subscribed to it.
Look out for some good stuff coming this summer!
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This all sounds wonderful Moon. I know you have mixed feelings about resignation, but I say congratulations. You are entering a realm filled with opportunity. I look forward to hearing more about your new journey.
Alex Monroe´s last blog ..Keep On Hustling!
Thanks Alex! I really am looking forward to the new “changes”. Should be life altering, whichever way it goes.
That’s great news, Moon. This is indeed an important step and I can imagine that it give you mixed feelings. I look forward more great stuff on EPI and I’m curious where you’ll be in life six or twelve months from now! Good luck!
Bart Jacobs´s last blog ..Do You Claim Your Right To Suffer?
I’m curious too about my future self that is~! So much stuff is happening that it’s exciting. I hope to take EPI to new heights. Thanks for well wishes, Bart.
Congrats on taking another big step towards achieving your dreams. And regarding “dude”, it seems to me that it’s starting to become a bit trans-gender, sort of like “guys”. Anyway, I wish you the best & will continue to follow you here to see how it goes.
Thanks Nathan. Yeah, I’m not sure if it’s “dude” because it’s somewhat trans-gender or kuz my pic is teeny tiny. Nevertheless, I’ll rectify this.
You’re right about it being a big step. Scared but determined.
Hey Moon,
Congrats on taking a daring step. I have a friend who often says, the bigger the risk, the bigger the reward. So, if the road does get rocky, which it might, just keep that in mind. Look forward to seeing your progress.
I’ll try my best to keep that in my mind, Srinivas. Thanks
Dear Moon, I am so happy/excited/sad with/for you!!! You are on your adventure, and we can only trail behind. Or try to get where you are, so we can go shoulder-to-shoulder.
I look forward to hearing more about your hows/whys/whens as your journey continues. You are an inspiration to me.
Trece´s last blog ..I do enough, I have enough, I am enough
Trece,
Thanks. Hopefully we can go shoulder-to-shoulder
Hey Moon, congratulations for taking this step. I’m so proud of you (not that I have done anything
). I’m curious to see what you’ll come up with. Take care.
Oscar – freestyle mind´s last blog ..Where Does Happiness Come From?
Thanks Oscar! Appreciate the well wishes. I have to take some time and think about where I’m going with it all.
It’s not a step I would have taken really.But it’s interesting that you took that step, let’s find out where it takes you now. Do you have anything bringing in some money right now? Are you gonna go down the passive road, or will you set up that LCC to actively make money?
Experimently´s last blog ..Will social media die?
Experimently,
I would have taken this step in June, if not now. Hopefully doing this now gives me a head start with taking care of a few things before the move to San Diego. I definitely plan on leveraging the internet to make money. I”m focused on the passive road for now, but nothing is is conclusive. When it all boils down to it: I will do what I need to do!
Congratulations, Moon!
It takes a lot of guts to make this move so you should be commended.
Karen´s last blog ..From Homeless To The InfoPreneur – Guest Post
Karen, thanks. Yeah I’m still nervous…. though more nervous about the dentist appointment tomorrow. A lot of things to figure out. I’ve put in my 2 week notice, so my last day will be April 21st.
Congratulations and Good Luck Girl! Please let me know if I can be of any help.
Ms. Freeman@Baby Steps of an Internet Entrepreneur´s last blog ..Get out for a Date Night!
Thanks for lending a hand. I”ll do the same in return
Hey !
That’s so great to hear Moon !! Look forward to seeing your progress.:)
Good Luck
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Thanks Moon. I really appreciate it !!
Dev | Technshare´s last blog ..33% Discount Offer on $365K Blog Traffic Formula
Wow Moon! Congrats on taking the leap & good luck to you in the future! I look forward to following your progress. You are an inspiration…
Clark, not sure about the inspiration part
But I love knowing I can setup something I love.
Congrats! We’re all proud of you
Ethan´s last blog ..Broken Arches EP: What I’ve Been Up To
Thanks Ethan. I haven’t bee in touch with Lisa and the gang, which really sucks. I have a lot going on and need to update them. Hope stuff is working out for you!
Hi Moon,
you’ve made a very brave jump into the unkown there, I really respect your courage. Hopefully I won’t be too far behind you ditching the 9 to 5!
I wish you all the best wherever the road leads.
Des @ Affiliate Progress´s last blog ..Affiliate Marketing Terms De-Mystified
Des,
There’s never ever a perfect time–it’s true. If I had a job lined up, I probably wouldn’t be as excited knowing I was jumping into another 9-5. Take a calculated risk… you can always return to the “real world”. I’m not giving myself an option to fail though!
Congratulations! I can relate to having to leave great co-workers and jumping into the fire somewhere else. Not quite what you’re doing, but definitely the unknown. Good luck in your endeavors and I’ll be keeping up to see how it’s going.
Moon,
This is fantastic news, I’m really pleased for you, afterall, this is what you’ve been striving to do!
I wish you every success.
Matthew
Matthew Needham´s last blog ..Thursday Thoughts
Thanks Matt. 6 months into the job and I knew I couldn’t follow a rigid work schedule, haha. Time to make my own.
Good luck with this!
We all can make something great happen if we realize as you said here that there is no perfect time, it’s now or never so make it now because if you don’t it’ll always be never.
Good job!
Eric´s last blog ..The Power Of A Lie, Is It True?
You said it, Eric. If I was ever going to take a “risk”, now is the best time.
Hey “Dude”
Good luck with your next step. You’re right, there’s never a right time for a huge lifestyle change, as there’s always a reason to NOT do something (i.e. “I need consistent income to pay rent” or “If I leave now, my pimp will kill me”).
Just out of curiosity, what is your next “step”? Are you looking to take your online income streams to the next level? Or are you looking for another job?
Rock on!
Lee | Search Engine Viking´s last blog ..March 2010 Goals: How I Did
Lee, my goal is to NOT look for just another job. I would love to successfully establish online income streams, honestly and that’s where my focus will be in the coming months. Of course, when I focus on these passive income streams, I’m also learning about SEO, ranking, etc. so hopefully I”m expanding my skill base.
I’ll only get a job if I have to. But I’m not planning on failing!
What a coincidence that I came across this post just after handing in my letter of resignation. I don’t know about you but I’m finding it quite scary and exhilarating at the same time.
Passive income is my ultimate goal but for now I just want to make enough to give me the time to work towards that goal.
Anyway I wish you all the luck with your adventure.
Pete´s last blog ..I Quit!
Glad you found the site, Pete. May I ask how?
I understand how you’re feeling. The scary feeling has left me; maybe it’ll hit me the very last day (next Wednesday) or Thursday. But there’s a lot to be excited about as well. It’s funny how you said, “Passive income is my ultimate goal but for now I just want to make enough to give me the time to work towards that goal.” because I’m doing the opposite.
I’m trying to create passive income streams online so I can focus on businesses/projects I’d love to create in the long run, without worrying if I can pay rent next month
Either way, it’ll take you a few months to get it right so start as soon as possible. G’luck Pete, hope to see you around!
I clicked through to your site from the comments section of someone else’s blog post. I can’t remember which blog but probably something to do with lifestyle design. I have noticed your avatar against comments on a lot of different websites since…
Nice to know I’m everywhere
I’ll have to change my gravatar soon. Hope you catch something of value.
Oh i didn’t know that you had left your job. It should be hard decision to take. But this decision was right or wrong depand no your future steps.
I am in my last semester of graduation and not yet apply for any job and will not do in future too(hope i make more money soon). This month so far i had made only $65.5 from my blog.
after two month i am free from my college and will work full time builing my passive income stream.
Azad, best of luck to you. So far what I’ve learned is that you need time and patience to earn money passively online. Work on your passive income streams now so you’ll see the fruits of your efforts in 3-5 months.
Best of luck to you.