I Have Startup Fever!
Gen Y employees– Does your experience in the business world make you want to start your own business? It does for me! I caught the fever a couple of months ago when a coworker mentioned he had the same passion stirring inside of him to work on a start up. The opportunity to generate a second income and put our business experience to use cannot be ignored. I see a lot of silly people with development opportunities running their own business. This made me realize, “If they can do it, I can do it better.” The disregard for customer service by business owners in Erie, PA drives me nuts and I know I can build loyality through high quality products and outstanding customer service.
Long story short, I’m starting my own business while working full time at a mega-corporation. I’m also planning a wedding. I enjoy my primary job but figuring out how to successfully maneuver red tape at my day-to-day makes me want to take a swing on my own and see what happens. I’m a successful multi-tasker. I need a few things to be happening at once to keep life interesting. I love being busy and this is definetly going to keep me on my toes.
I would love to hear your feedback about being in the business world but desiring to generate a secondary income. What have you done? What do you want to do? Any success or horror stories?
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July 22nd, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Way to go Jennifer! I’m right on the border of Gen-Y and Gen-X but I’ve been self employed for 3 years now and it is fabulous. Please keep us all posted on the progress of your new venture.
July 22nd, 2008 at 2:56 pm
I run my own side ad agency while working at one during the day. However, my side business focuses on the gaming industry, which I find very interesting and while I love plating video games.
Don’t take a job simple for the money. Make sure you are turning a profit for each job. Also make sure you get paid a retainer.. some people may try to take advantage of you since they are older. Lastly, just don’t be afraid to take risk and have fun, which it seems you are already doing.
July 22nd, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Hi,
I’ve been reading this blog for a couple of months now…very valuable information. Keep the posts coming. I’d like to congratulate you on your decision to do a start-up. I’ve also battled back and forth with the idea and I think I’m finally ready to accept the challenge. Bonne chance!
MiraB.
July 23rd, 2008 at 3:33 am
Hi,
I have launched a start-up project 6 months ago while I was still working in my advertizing agency. Quickly, things getted hard to manage because the time required for the start up development just increase constantly and the interest for my previous job decreased.
So three month ago, I left my former job and began to work full time for my start-up.
I don’t regret this choice, start-up a business is a fascinating experience.
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July 23rd, 2008 at 2:40 pm
I’ve recently taken a third job and its great. My first job is a primary, stable one. The third is consulting work, which allows me to work from home or a cafe, on weekends and evenings. I really enjoy working whenever I want. One word of caution, just because you’ve sent an invoice or paperwork doesn’t mean who you’re working for will get everything to you when you expect. I’ve had to send gentle reminders more often than I thought would be necessary.
July 23rd, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Go for it Jen - it seems like you’re giving it a try for the right reasons. Who knows - if it takes off you may not need that day job anymore.
July 28th, 2008 at 11:49 am
I think you need to go for it…but please realize it does take A LOT of work to not only plan and launch a new business, but what happens when you start getting business? I started an regional online entertainment/dining/nightlife guide and I quit my job for a about 18 months to get it going. I don’t regret it and it would not have grown if I tried to both work full-time and grow my business. Because, even though you’re a great multi-tasker, you can’t simply do everything. Or, should I say, you can’t do everything WELL. I now have a full-time job again and still maintain my web site. However, I am looking for someone to take over some duties because I’m swamped! If you really have a great business idea and after your research and planning, it still seems great, you may need to quit your job. Follow your heart in the decision; you can always get another job. No one will ever think negatively of you for attempting entrepreneurship.