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A while back I blogged about the urge to quit my job.

Things have moved on a-pace in the last nine months.

I've got interested in new things. I've met yet more new people. The shift in working environment has continued.


So a little over a week ago I told my boss I'd be leaving.

Date yet to be decided but most likely by the end of the year.

Do I have a cunning plan?

No, not really.

The maths has been done and I can get by for about a year without earning any money. Obviously there won't be much in the budget for dream-holidays to far flung places, or to buy new cameras but I've thought, and re-thought through all the possible consequences of me leaving a steady job...and, more importantly, the likely consequences of me continuing where I am.

The latter consequences are far less pleasant to contemplate than the former.

If I were sensible I'd probably get something sorted before quitting - in fact someone has already suggested this as being a more appropriate way to approach the issue. However, I know me...and that means I'd never quite find the time to do it and that would leave me getting more and more disatisfied with the situation.

I've a few ideas, a willingness to do contracting, an iStock account that generates a very small amount of cash but could doubtless be tapped for some more, given a little effort on my part, and a naiscent plan with a friend that could be something we could both be proud of.

I'm not expecting to earn anything for a good few months - indeed January will most likely see me sorting out things that have been on my to do list for a number of months.

In a year's time I may have to go and get a conventional job again but even if I fail to pull the "alternative" off, it'll be good to know I tried.

Meanwhile if you know anyone who wants a meeting facilitating or a project managed...I do know someone who'll be becoming available soon.

Watch this space.



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