at what point did you quit your day job? - GoFuckYourself.com

aflex · 12-12-2005, 11:14 PM

ok i basically went to college.. got my bachelors.. landed an IT job before i even graduated.. they trained the hell out of me, certs galore, now im out at fortune 1000 customers & univiersities doing consultant work.. but im not happy..

i basically make 3-4x more doing adult/internet marketing work then i do with my "IT career".. my initial raise hasnt came in yet, and i'm starting to think i'm better off working online fulltime.

but i have the typical "what if" thoughts.. anyway, at what point did you quit the corporate bullshit and went fulltime online?

aaron · 12-12-2005, 11:15 PM

just go for it

Libertine · 12-12-2005, 11:18 PM

Corporate careers offer a larger chance of making millions than porn, at least if you're good enough and are good at dealing with people. In porn, it depends a lot more on your own actions, and while a good income isn't all that hard to get, if you want to make big money you will really have to get there by your strength and creativity.

PixeLs · 12-12-2005, 11:20 PM

It's just a matter of priorities--as long as you're 100% into it then go on..

Tricksy · 12-12-2005, 11:21 PM

Go for it! U won't be dissapointed. I quit my job when I started doing enough money to live on in adult biz.

Evil Doer · 12-12-2005, 11:22 PM

How much did you make in your IT job?

What certs do you have?

I might have something to help you out

aflex · 12-12-2005, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Doer

How much did you make in your IT job?

What certs do you have?

I might have something to help you out

I'm not posting actual salary numbers, but it is salary based off 40 hours a week (i end up doing 50 on average).. and only dedicate about 20 hours a week to my online business.. its really becoming a priority issue with me..

Your other question --->

Certifications:

Sun Solaris 9 Certified System Administrator (SCSA)
Sun Solaris 9 Certified Network Administrator (SCNA)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
F5 Networks Product Consultant ? BIG IP 9.x (F5PC-LTM)

Training:

Sun ? Intermediate System Administration for the Solaris 9 OE
Sun ? Advanced System Administration for the Solaris 9 OE
Veritas ? Storage Foundation 4.x (VxVM, VxFS)
Veritas ? Enterprise Vault 6.x Administration
VMware ? Virtual Infrastructures with ESX Server
F5 Networks ? BIG IP 9.x
F5 Networks ? Firepass 5.x

smack · 12-12-2005, 11:27 PM

why not do both for the time being, save up a large amount of money, and invest it.

then retire at 35, and manage your assets.

aflex · 12-12-2005, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by smack

why not do both for the time being, save up a large amount of money, and invest it.

then retire at 35, and manage your assets.

thats what i'm thinking.... i just cant justify doing 50 hours a week for 20-33% of my income.

anyone else been through this?

smack · 12-12-2005, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by aflex

thats what i'm thinking.... i just cant justify doing 50 hours a week for 20-33% of my income.

anyone else been through this?

i understand where you are coming from.

i was working as a chef and going to college for IT when i started doing adult. when i started consistantly making $1000+ a week i decided it was time to go for it. I gave a two month notice at my job, which helped me maintain a good relationship with them in case i ever needed to go back, and gave me enough time to save up enough money to make sure i could have about 4 months of bills paid.

Then i quit and devoted all my time to adult. there have been some ups and down, but with my full attention being able to be focused on my work it really helped to get things done. the rest, i guess, is pretty much history.

and i never did go back to that day job. i decided i would do whatever it took to work for myself, and make it work out.

so good luck to you man.

Verbal · 12-12-2005, 11:40 PM

I saved up 6 months worth of income to assure that I had a nice buffer in case I didn't get any (design) work. Almost 5 years later and still doing well. The only problem you will have is that you will NEVER be able to work for anybody else again.

Bluewire Ross · 12-12-2005, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PixeLs

It's just a matter of priorities--as long as you're 100% into it then go on..

I agree with that!

aflex · 12-12-2005, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by smack

i understand where you are coming from.

i was working as a chef and going to college for IT when i started doing adult. when i started consistantly making $1000+ a week i decided it was time to go for it. I gave a two month notice at my job, which helped me maintain a good relationship with them in case i ever needed to go back, and gave me enough time to save up enough money to make sure i could have about 4 months of bills paid.

Then i quit and devoted all my time to adult. there have been some ups and down, but with my full attention being able to be focused on my work it really helped to get things done. the rest, i guess, is pretty much history.

and i never did go back to that day job. i decided i would do whatever it took to work for myself, and make it work out.

so good luck to you man.

So you have some knowledge of how tricky IT is to get into.. Coming out of college, all you get offered is helpdesk work.. basically, helpdesk=shit. this company im at doesnt hesitate to send me to a class, pay for certs, etc..

of course, they dont know about my other income.. i'm really thinking of taking a weeks vacation somewhere and re-evaluate my priorities..

anyone else have personal experience with this situation? pros/cons?

toddler · 12-12-2005, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aflex

I'm not posting actual salary numbers, but it is salary based off 40 hours a week (i end up doing 50 on average).. and only dedicate about 20 hours a week to my online business.. its really becoming a priority issue with me..

Your other question --->

Certifications:

Sun Solaris 9 Certified System Administrator (SCSA)
Sun Solaris 9 Certified Network Administrator (SCNA)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
F5 Networks Product Consultant ? BIG IP 9.x (F5PC-LTM)

Training:

Sun ? Intermediate System Administration for the Solaris 9 OE
Sun ? Advanced System Administration for the Solaris 9 OE
Veritas ? Storage Foundation 4.x (VxVM, VxFS)
Veritas ? Enterprise Vault 6.x Administration
VMware ? Virtual Infrastructures with ESX Server
F5 Networks ? BIG IP 9.x
F5 Networks ? Firepass 5.x

With those certs, in the area you are in, you should be making in the $120k range, more if you have real long term experience. Assuming of course you have the experience to back it up. Thats my perspective as a current hiring manager of people like yourself. How long have you been doing this work professionaly?

aflex · 12-12-2005, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by toddler

With those certs, in the area you are in, you should be making in the $120k range, more if you have real long term experience. Assuming of course you have the experience to back it up. Thats my perspective as a current hiring manager of people like yourself. How long have you been doing this work professionaly?

Professionally for a year.. I lack industry experience..

The Sultan Of Smut · 12-13-2005, 12:01 AM

I got sick of my job, quit, burned all my bridges, made my first AVS site, and haven't looked back. By ruining any chance of working in IT again it forced me to either be successful at peddling smut online or live in a box. To this day I have never once regretted my desicion

toddler · 12-13-2005, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by aflex

Professionally for a year.. I lack industry experience..

Ah, that'll do it then. Lemme ask you this: if you leave, will you burn huge bridges in your local community of tech folks? Do you care if you do? That a lot of money for a company to spend on training for someone who leaves quickly.

toddler · 12-13-2005, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by The Sultan Of Smut

I got sick of my job, quit, burned all my bridges, made my first AVS site, and haven't looked back. By ruining any chance of working in IT again it forced me to either be successful at peddling smut online or live in a box. To this day I have never once regretted my desicion

I've known more than a few that have regretted that decision. As to whether or not they admit it publicly or not...doubtful.

Some people will stay in adult forever, as in any industry. Some however will be forced to leave when the well runs dry, or the cost of entry increases beyond a reasonable capacity to deal. Its better, generally speaking, too avoid burning bridges in the 'professional' world, if only because the fallout may be more than you personally want to deal with.

phatbiatch · 12-13-2005, 12:39 AM

when my job found out via office grapevine about my paysite and my other online extra income ventures. Sounds like you have enough $$$ to take the plunge and it will only feel scary for a short while. Good luck!

beemk · 12-13-2005, 12:50 AM

usually i would say quit and work porn, but since i know you very well i say stick with the day job and do porn on the side. your day job has room for good advancement and you simply dont have the drive to work the hours you need to in porn if you dont have to.

je_rome · 12-13-2005, 01:17 AM

it was on my fourth year as senior VP of the company when I felt like I have reached my pinnacle, and also because my son is growing up and I wanted to spend more time with him.

The Sultan Of Smut · 12-13-2005, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by toddler

I've known more than a few that have regretted that decision. As to whether or not they admit it publicly or not...doubtful.

Some people will stay in adult forever, as in any industry. Some however will be forced to leave when the well runs dry, or the cost of entry increases beyond a reasonable capacity to deal. Its better, generally speaking, too avoid burning bridges in the 'professional' world, if only because the fallout may be more than you personally want to deal with.

I hear ya but for me personally (and this certainly does not apply to everyone) if I had not burned all my bridges I may not have had the motivation to keep going when the times got tough.

Violetta · 12-13-2005, 04:11 AM

I still have a offline job! It sucks!

Dalai lama · 12-13-2005, 04:13 AM

I never had a day job

Pete-KT · 12-13-2005, 06:01 AM

when you have enough saved up to be able to live 6 month without a job then you can quit

aflex · 12-13-2005, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by toddler

Ah, that'll do it then. Lemme ask you this: if you leave, will you burn huge bridges in your local community of tech folks? Do you care if you do? That a lot of money for a company to spend on training for someone who leaves quickly.

I don't think i'd burn bridges.. they'd just question my reasons, especially after investing in me.. they have alot of industry contacts at all the top vendors and have a large customer base in the North East..

this whole idea of me leaving has been an after thought for a while, but Monday i was re-assigned to a project that requires me to travel out of state 3 days a week and deal with alot of corporate politics at this customer.. i simply have no real benefit of this to me,, the salary just isnt worth traveling so much and still working on a project.

vizortion · 12-13-2005, 01:02 PM

I quit my job to play poker full time when I made close to a years salary in one week.

Now I'm going to the world series of poker! weee!

aflex · 12-13-2005, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by beemk

usually i would say quit and work porn, but since i know you very well i say stick with the day job and do porn on the side. your day job has room for good advancement and you simply dont have the drive to work the hours you need to in porn if you dont have to.

beemk i do 9-10 hours a day at work, and 2-3 online with porn.. you know this maaaan! you also know im lazy when it comes to the biz, mainly because of other priorities.. this online biz has never been my top priority

ive been thinking of possibly releasing my fulltime position there and request a contractor role , this way i get paid for projects that i actually want to do and still have freedom to work on my business.

JD · 12-13-2005, 01:16 PM

i got laid off

so I kinda got thrown into this full time

Linguist · 12-13-2005, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by je_rome

it was on my fourth year as senior VP of the company when I felt like I have reached my pinnacle, and also because my son is growing up and I wanted to spend more time with him.

you quit your dayjob as a senior VP to sigwhore for klikrevenue?....

RogerV · 12-13-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by aflex

ok i basically went to college.. got my bachelors.. landed an IT job before i even graduated.. they trained the hell out of me, certs galore, now im out at fortune 1000 customers & univiersities doing consultant work.. but im not happy..

i basically make 3-4x more doing adult/internet marketing work then i do with my "IT career".. my initial raise hasnt came in yet, and i'm starting to think i'm better off working online fulltime.

but i have the typical "what if" thoughts.. anyway, at what point did you quit the corporate bullshit and went fulltime online?

Sounds like you already answered your question

jade_dragon · 12-13-2005, 02:16 PM

when i opened my first business

Roald · 12-13-2005, 02:16 PM

Straight from university into porn, still love it

Sosa · 12-13-2005, 02:18 PM

I'm going through the same thing and haven't made the decision in the past 2 years. I hate comparing the two jobs because it isn't even fare. 3-4 days online = 1 at the other job. Answers my question right there and I need to just take the risk and move online full time. Hell I already spend almost full time hours online anyways.

bdld · 12-13-2005, 03:25 PM

never had a day job to begin with, never had a reason to get one, its so limiting.

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Verbal Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,420	I saved up 6 months worth of income to assure that I had a nice buffer in case I didn't get any (design) work. Almost 5 years later and still doing well. The only problem you will have is that you will NEVER be able to work for anybody else again.

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The Sultan Of Smut Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4,325	I got sick of my job, quit, burned all my bridges, made my first AVS site, and haven't looked back. By ruining any chance of working in IT again it forced me to either be successful at peddling smut online or live in a box. To this day I have never once regretted my desicion

12-13-2005, 12:39 AM	#19
phatbiatch Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 418	when my job found out via office grapevine about my paysite and my other online extra income ventures. Sounds like you have enough $$$ to take the plunge and it will only feel scary for a short while. Good luck!

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je_rome Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,846	it was on my fourth year as senior VP of the company when I felt like I have reached my pinnacle, and also because my son is growing up and I wanted to spend more time with him. __________________ Make money on any traffic. Join KlikRevenue.com Today!

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vizortion Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 134	I quit my job to play poker full time when I made close to a years salary in one week. Now I'm going to the world series of poker! weee!

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12-13-2005, 02:18 PM	#34
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	I'm going through the same thing and haven't made the decision in the past 2 years. I hate comparing the two jobs because it isn't even fare. 3-4 days online = 1 at the other job. Answers my question right there and I need to just take the risk and move online full time. Hell I already spend almost full time hours online anyways.

12-13-2005, 03:25 PM	#35
bdld $100,000 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 11,452	never had a day job to begin with, never had a reason to get one, its so limiting.