I was thinking about it this past week, I think the reason that I feel no regret when I quit my job despite being without money for over three months now is that I really like what I did. It may not be the wisest thing and the manner by which it was executed was off but I did what I think was right. And I did it for myself.
I think quitting my job is the first major adult life decision that I made on my own where I have alternatives. When I stopped studying due to financial problems, I had little to do about it. I enrolled to a school that wasn’t my choice and took a course that I am not very interested in, there wasn’t anything else. And they will tell me, you have a choice. But people who have never experienced poverty couldn’t really understand where I am coming from.
I am proud of what I did because it felt right for me to do it. The misery I experience is of my own doing… and it’s better than people hurting you. I suffer by the consequences of my own actions.
I don’t know where life will take me now. But I am really happy with my employment status quo. Other aspects of my life may be falling apart but the decision is something I will never regret. I have no job, no life pero steady lang ako dito.
waiting, longing… and I’ll figure something out soon, I know. Most of the time, I always do.
Hey I enjoyed reading this post. I totally hear you and get what you mean. 2.5yrs ago I quit my job with no back-up finances, no plans, nothing except a ‘dream’ of starting my own business that I’d done nothing more than dream about for 4 years. I was sick of working for other people in jobs I didn’t particularly enjoy and vowed I’d never do it again. It took me about 7 months of absolutely struggling but then, bang, it took off. I’ve been successfully working for myself now for 2 years and quitting that job was the BEST decision I ever made. I’ve never regretted it for a day, even in the tough times!
It sounds stupid to say it out loud but I think the “downs” are definitely worth it. Good luck with it all.
^Wow. Thanks a lot. I really enjoyed your comment, it’s inspiring. I may not be able to start a business at this point but I dunno.
ayus yan. no regrets.
maayus din ang lahat.
pagpalain ka nawa ng sang-kalawakan.
kung san ka masaya te suportahan ta ka!! hehehe.. hope u will find a job that will compensate u well….gudluck!!=)
^I received a call today for a job offer na gusto ko, compensation is a bit low. Na-stress ako kasi may tumawag sa akin na company na nakakalula yung salary, napapaisip ako. May final interview ako sa latter.
Maramig salamat sa inyong lahat sa suporta.
hehe..sometimes, we need a break.
Ya know, there’s pretty much a point in life where we get to stop and think about the choices we make and how it affects us. It seems to me that you really made the right decision, and stuck by it.
That time will come when you’ll be able to do what you love and get lots from it
good luck!
Thanks to all of you. I suddenly find myself in this weird crossroads right now. I appreciate it.