High school student: I'm quitting my job tomorrow!

[GuestUser156]

Hello everyone! Let me tell you a little bit about myself.

I'm 19-years-old, I live in Denmark and I'm finishing high school this summer. I do not want to go to "college" (no such thing here), but rather educate myself in money-making skills such as copywriting, seo, marketing, salesmanship etc.
For the last 15 months, I have been working in a supermarket for 7 hours a week = $560 monthly. I hate it. I absolutely hate it. I feel like an idiot sitting there at the counter, working like a robot. Beep, beep, beep. $12.5, please. Thank you, have a good day sir! Hi, beep beep beep ...
It's boring, demotivating and I know I can do so much better. I can provide so much more value for the people around me. I can help local shops with Facebook marketing, freelance SEO and copywriting etc.
I can even take my time to start a profitable business once and for all, and get that feeling. I love it. I want it so bad.

I am not stressed about money in any way right now. I live at home with my parents, I have $14.000 in savings, and I am being paid around $1.000 for my first real freelance SEO job over the next few weeks.
Tomorrow, I will quit my job. I have to. It demotivates me too much, to sit there two times a week. I need to get out of there and do something meaningful.
It feels lonely at times to be in that 'entrepreneurial mindset'. People don't get it, and especially not people my age (my girlfriend does, thank god).
I have to say, it feels great to read your stories here on the forum, and realise I'm not alone about being crazy .

If you are sitting there, reading my post and you find yourself in a similar situation; let me hear your story. I would love to.
Also, if you have any thoughts on my plans, please tell. I want to hear everything you have to say!

Thank you @zen*******, @IceCreamKid, and @JackEdwards. You are very inspirational, and helped me motivate myself to take action.

Have a great day everyone, and thank you for your time. I really appreciate it.

 

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[BlakeIC]

Will follow! I am 16 and in highschool too!
My parents (well my dad and step mom) seem to think i am somehow being "scammed" or whatever because of what they hear on the shitty newstation fox news and other places.
My dad is slowly starting to understand, but he wants me to go to college still yet i feel that will be a setback for me
He recommends i should go and get business degree but i don't really see the point as a degree in my opinion doesn't mean shit in entrepreneurship

He is paying, but in my opinion it is a waste of time and money
Their's my little story

 

[Vote4cake]

I'm seventeen & in my junior year of high school. Next time when one of the school staff ask what I want to be when I leave high school, I'll tell them "I want to be an entrepreneur." Even though I major in graphic design (it's a technical high school). At this point in the future, I'd rather do graphic design as a dilettante approach; if I need to use my skills at some point, then I will.

Despite that you feel the need to quit your job, I feel that I should get one, especially after reading MJ's article: http://www.fastlaneentrepreneurs.co...job-might-be-the-best-entrepreneurial-advice/
...and I mean a legitimate job. I worked in a work readiness program in July 2012. Was quite literally hell. It was really hot. We did landscaping and painting. Going through all that mulch and risk getting stuck cause bees would come out of it... It was so foolish and plain silly looking back at that time, let me tell you. Luckily, I didn't get stung but plenty of others did. When we would run, I remember they would complain we shouldn't run with our lil' rakes and other stuff cause it was apparently a safety issue. It'd piss me off.
What painting does for you hours on end is simply make you feel tired; out of energy. You feel too tired to do much of anything else but sleep after you get back home. You certainly don't feel like going outside at all afterwards, which is sad because life is outside. Oh ya, I almost forgot -- the mainstream music on the radio that played all the time during the painting was awful. If any of you guys like DIY music and ONLY DIY music, you can understand my pain.

I see you guys don't want to go to college either. Me neither. At my school, they constantly give out those propaganda pamphlets.
In October or November 2013, they forced all of us juniors into the gym for what they call the "career fair." It was a bunch of college representatives sitting on their tables promoting their school. It was absolute non-sense and bs to me. In fact, I "snuck" and simply walked out of the gym in plain sight. I wonder if I'm the only one in school that doesn't buy it, cause it appears I'm the only one with such an attitude.

Anyway, I can't wait until I'm 18 myself. That's when I can have full control over myself. I want to move out of my parents house (currently restricted via legal issue). I really no longer want to be restricted by legal/policy issues cause of my age (for example, services like PayPal doesn't allow minors on their service, example I said earlier). and I can't wait to graduate high school so I can fully decide what I want to do with my time (once again legal issue).

My parents (well my dad and step mom) seem to think i am somehow being "scammed" or whatever because of what they hear on the shitty newstation fox news and other places.

Tell them to stop watching the tell-lie-vision. They'll see the bigger picture in many aspects in life.
Okay, I wish it would be as easy as simply telling someone to stop, but it's not. The best way is you have to persuade why watching tell-lie-vision is something you shouldn't be doing. Although nowadays, people are so mind-controlled that anything you say, no matter how strong it is, will be denied.
Reasons can be from something like...
"Do you care about being entertained or do you care about your life?"
"Life is outside the TV box, so why don't you engage in it?"
"A lot of information in TV is useless (for example, I remember in some Sunday Fox show called "red eye" or something like that did a story stating the world's ugliest dog died. How is that important or useful? [BTW, why are comedians hired on red eye? on a news channel show? aren't political activists more keen on political subjects?])"
Oh ya, and tell-lie-vision just plain ol' lies.
My favorite is talking about lies relating to music. If you think MCR is emo (or anything related to that scenester bs), you're wrong. If you think Skrillex is dubstep, you're wrong. If you think Rammstein is industrial, you're wrong. Just to mention a few.
I can go deeper.

 

[teabag]

If you're only working 2 days a week, at 3.5 hours a shift... Do not quit your job.

That $560 you save a month can go towards any expenses you have, including hobbies. You're not working a lot of hours, so relax.

In those 3.5 hours, have you figured a way to generate $70 of income? If not, keep the job until you do.

Good luck with your ventures!

 

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[NinjaRice]

I'm working at McDonald's at the moment, 20 hours a week. Make a good $800CND a month, not so bad.

I'm 18, and my plan is to expose myself to as much Real Estate learning as possible, so that I can build my knowledge on Real Estate.

Books in library (buy if must), top university school that teach Real Estate Development, and investing in "low budget investment" to make some first mistake and learn from them is my main objective at the moment.

I think, surrounding yourself with the "right people" is important for success. As well, as making that move that people are scared to do (but knowing the failure risk involve; stock market investing strategy (take on stock that has minimize risk and mega profit potential).


Knowledge is power.

 

[21elnegocio]

Great way to take action kid, just make sure you will be making money. Like teabag said quit once you find out how to make that money your getting paid make you more money. Goodluck man I wish I would of took action that early, youve got balls ! Now go get it boi !

 

[DeletedUser394]

Make a good $800CND a month, not so bad.

What currency is CND? Do you mean CAD or something else? There is no CND.

Just curious.

 

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[Phones]

I know people in their 19's working 50 wours /week for the same amount of money you're getting working 7 hours.

You have a secure source of income for 6% of your time (16 hours/day, 112hours/week).

Use that 560$ wiselly, those 7 hours aren't hurting you that bad, you have 94% of action time left (plus 8 hours to sleep everynight). Bip Bip Bip? You know what everyone is buying, there could be a new type of product everyone started to buy and I wouldn't know, guess what, you're in the front line, you can see shopping patterns and theirs changes. Talk to the nice customers, the old lady, try to know their problems.

I'm not saying it's great job, but c'mon, 2 days, 7 hours? Unless you can come up with a way to constantly get those 560$ with just 7 hours/week, keep the job and start pushing and investing those monthly 500$ in building the side gig or your fastlane business. Once it starts flourishing you'll be opening/updating your super awesome and solid progress thread instead of a "I'm quitting my job" rant thread. I added you to my follow list, waiting on that progress thread soon.

 

[Yasmin]

You're already well on your way when you're making good decision like quitting a job you hate. Take all the (genuine) help and advice you can get, and keep reading success stories. When you're focused on succeeding you will attract like minded people into your life

I left school at 15 with the approval of my family but unfortunately without the approval of (deadbeat) friends and built a business from the ground up.

 

[1step]

Books in library (buy if must), top university school that teach Real Estate Development, and investing in "low budget investment" to make some first mistake and learn from them is my main objective at the moment.

Why not trade McDonalds for a construction laborer? McDonalds is a crap job so why not trade it for another crap job that is a little closer to real estate that can potentially help you more in the future?

 

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[NinjaRice]

Why not trade McDonalds for a construction laborer? McDonalds is a crap job so why not trade it for another crap job that is a little closer to real estate that can potentially help you more in the future?

I've thought about it for awhile. You are definitely right, though. I have an uncle who work as a construction worker, I'll ask him about his job and getting started.

Thanks. I've considered the option, but since no one actually re-enforce the idea, I've never actually took it into action.

 

[NinjaRice]

What currency is CND? Do you mean CAD or something else? There is no CND.

Just curious.

CAD, CAN, CND -- They are consider Canadian Currency. CAN and CND are used less often.

 

[DeletedUser394]

CAD, CAN, CND -- They are consider Canadian Currency. CAN and CND are used less often.

CAD is the only recognized ISO code used for Foreign exchange purposes worldwide.

 

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[NinjaRice]

CAD is the only recognized ISO code used for Foreign exchange purposes worldwide.

Thanks for the detail. I'm currently in Vietnam for vacation and convert my money using google. I Google, "VND TO CND" often, so I use CND. I'm not expert on the subject, so thanks for the info...

 

[1step]

Thanks. I've considered the option, but since no one actually re-enforce the idea, I've never actually took it into action.

My family owns a construction business so I used to work for my dad over summers as a laborer and many other tasks. Doing all of this you can learn alot about how construction works, process of events, how deals work, how the various trades work (plumbing, HVAC, etc). So over the years I have learned a ton about real estate.

If your need for money and fastlane path can converge I would rcommend going that route. Since you are probably making a relatively low wage I have no doubt you could make similar in construction. It will likely be harder work but thats the only downside. Depending on your specific goals in real estate maybe there are some other available jobs that could be available to you that could teach you more that could be relevant in your future plans.

 

[GuestUser156]

Thank you everyone. It is very interesting to read your stories and I really appreciate your support.

To those saying I should keep my job; I hate it too much to stay and I have no money worries right now. I have $14.000 in savings, almost no expenses and at least two months worth of salary from my new freelance job. If they are pleased with the job I have done, their partners want the same service, and they are willing to pay around $70-$80 per hour!
I also believe I can start up a profitable business soon. I have a few ideas I am eager to try.
Last thing: $20 per hour is minimum wage in Denmark. Cost of living is sky-high!

I think I will keep this thread updated, if you guys like, on how everything turns out over the next few months.

 

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[Vote4cake]

Ah, you're talking about the Danish krone. At first I thought you were talking about USD even though you already stated you live in Denmark (which is my mistake). Anyway, sounds good to me.

Oh ya, I forgot to mention earlier -- After working a month at that place, I only got about $300 USD. L? I mean, I know that it was a work readiness place, but for working so hard and getting below minimum wage... Sorry, but my ability to work per month (about 7-8 hours per day) certainly isn't worth $300. Just imagine if I was absent or late at any of those days... there would have been a big cut. That's why I prefer to work at a legitimate job... at minimum wage. For my age certainly, I can deal with minimum.

 

[GuestUser156]

So, I just called and quit! That felt great. Even though it was only two short shifts per week, I feel so much more free now. I can get it out of my head and start working hard on my other projects.

 

[teabag]

So, I just called and quit! That felt great. Even though it was only two short shifts per week, I feel so much more free now. I can get it out of my head and start working hard on my other projects.

Good to hear you've taken action. I hope it's the right decision for you.

 

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[NinjaRice]

Maybe we should all go back to school and get into some Real Estate Development courses, or something? eh?

 

[smarty]

A school lesson

 

[Dan Willis]

Hello everyone! Let me tell you a little bit about myself.

I'm 19-years-old, I live in Denmark and I'm finishing high school this summer. I do not want to go to "college" (no such thing here), but rather educate myself in money-making skills such as copywriting, seo, marketing, salesmanship etc.
For the last 15 months, I have been working in a supermarket for 7 hours a week = $560 monthly. I hate it. I absolutely hate it. I feel like an idiot sitting there at the counter, working like a robot. Beep, beep, beep. $12.5, please. Thank you, have a good day sir! Hi, beep beep beep ...
It's boring, demotivating and I know I can do so much better. I can provide so much more value for the people around me. I can help local shops with Facebook marketing, freelance SEO and copywriting etc.
I can even take my time to start a profitable business once and for all, and get that feeling. I love it. I want it so bad.

I am not stressed about money in any way right now. I live at home with my parents, I have $14.000 in savings, and I am being paid around $1.000 for my first real freelance SEO job over the next few weeks.
Tomorrow, I will quit my job. I have to. It demotivates me too much, to sit there two times a week. I need to get out of there and do something meaningful.
It feels lonely at times to be in that 'entrepreneurial mindset'. People don't get it, and especially not people my age (my girlfriend does, thank god).
I have to say, it feels great to read your stories here on the forum, and realise I'm not alone about being crazy .

If you are sitting there, reading my post and you find yourself in a similar situation; let me hear your story. I would love to.
Also, if you have any thoughts on my plans, please tell. I want to hear everything you have to say!

Thank you @zen*******, @IceCreamKid, and @JackEdwards. You are very inspirational, and helped me motivate myself to take action.

Have a great day everyone, and thank you for your time. I really appreciate it.

This is great to read. Why run a race with an anchor tied to your waist. Now use all that distaste for being a robot to drive you far and fast from "jobs"

 

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[Vote4cake]

A school lesson

I remember seeing that video in 2012. For me, it was quite the eye opener that college doesn't guarantee employment.

 

[MorgothBauglir]

I know people in their 19's working 50 wours /week for the same amount of money you're getting working 7 hours.

Our friend is getting 560 monthly, not weekly.

 

[Phones]

Our friend is getting 560 monthly, not weekly.

That was my point, I know people doing 50h/week for a 500$ monthly payment, he was working 7h/week for the same amount.

I would have kept the job, 6% of your active time for recurring 500$ that you can leverage during the other 94% of his time.

Now he has 100% of his time, using a savings account and will be constantly mind-F*cked about it running dry.

That's the problem with savings, 14k$ sounds good, but if it gets down to 5k$ you won't probably be willing to take the calculated risks you where if you had that 500$ flowing in every month.

 

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[smarty]

I remember seeing that video in 2012. For me, it was quite the eye opener that college doesn't guarantee employment.

College doesn't guarantee shit but this is how most of the society is brainwashed, just to find out many years later when it is difficult to change paths. Actually most of the school period is just for socializing and making new friends instead of learning what is practically & financially important. It is government's biggest program to produce workers, financial slaves.

 

[ExecutionisKing]

College doesn't guarantee shit but this is how most of the society is brainwashed, just to find out many years later when it is difficult to change paths.

True, especially if you're expecting to walk right into a high paying job after you graduate. Though wouldn't you say that using your college time wisely-read: actually putting effort into learning, talking to profs about their business experiences, etc- can benefit you substantially in the "real world"? Not that business acumen alone will cause you to succeed, but awareness of the many aspects to a healthy growing and functioning business can help you in launching your own product/spin of an existing one?

I know last week in my marketing class, EVERYTHING my prof said was touching on what MJ said about "adding value," finding the "right market," customer service, etc, though he wasn't actually referring to launching your own business with these skils, per say. I guess that shouldn't be a surprise, since I think MJ said he was a Marketing major, among other things..?

It is government's biggest program to produce workers, financial slaves.

Interesting thought. Can you elaborate on this? You're referring to school loans, I assume? Financial slaves in that they tend to have "students" still paying debt off a decade after they graduated? Could refer to a number of things, so I won't bother writing out all ten reasons I'm thinking of, since I'm probably over-thinking it...

 

[smarty]

Interesting thought. Can you elaborate on this? You're referring to school loans, I assume? Financial slaves in that they tend to have "students" still paying debt off a decade after they graduated? Could refer to a number of things, so I won't bother writing out all ten reasons I'm thinking of, since I'm probably over-thinking it...

I was referring to employees. Public school teaches almost nothing about entrepreneurship and financial independence, it mostly teaches math and history and such bullshit that probably no one will ever need. Most people are taught to go to school, get good grades, get a job and we all know governments can control people much easier by controlling their finances, jobs and taxes. That could be a very wide topic to expand on, but in short, school is one of the tools to brainwash people into thinking that if you got a good paying job, then you are cooler than everybody else and that job = financial security, while in reality that's like handing your balls to the government or job corporations. Nuff said.

 

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[odai]

If you think MCR is emo (or anything related to that scenester bs), you're wrong. If you think Skrillex is dubstep, you're wrong. If you think Rammstein is industrial, you're wrong. Just to mention a few.
I can go deeper.

No offense, but it strikes me as very Sidewalk when people complain about how Skrillex isn't Dubstep. He crafted a style and personal image that did something many thought impossible: make mainstream America like electronic music. I remember how I used to hear jokes about Europeans and their "computer music", and now we're listening to the same stuff.

Sure, he didn't exactly follow "the rules" of the Dubstep genre, but what does that matter? It would be like Blackberry complaining that Apple didn't "follow the rules" when they made the iPhone. So what? At the end of the day, what matters is that Apple's market cap is $463.79 billion, and Blackberry's isn't.

I have $14.000 in savings, almost no expenses and at least two months worth of salary from my new freelance job.

I was in a very similar position at one point: Just quit a cushy job, 5 figure savings, ready to make something happen. The best advice I can give is, force yourself to stick to a budget. When you have a considerable chunk of change at your disposal, it becomes way too easy to break off chunks for the stupidest things (e.g., trying to find cheap Chinese goods on Ali Baba, ending up with crap you can't offload). These were ultimately learning experiences, but I still regret them.

Of course, it sounds like you're farther along the path than I was, so hopefully you'll fare better.

 

[Vote4cake]

College doesn't guarantee shit but this is how most of the society is brainwashed, just to find out many years later when it is difficult to change paths. Actually most of the school period is just for socializing and making new friends instead of learning what is practically & financially important. It is government's biggest program to produce workers, financial slaves.

Exactly. I sympathize with most of these college people.
I haven't heard in a long time about how my brother's doing in college. He's studying in the medical industry; wants to become a nurse / doctor. In summer, I once heard my mom saying something like that he was failing, the school wasn't accepting him back in class, and he still has to pay for his tuition. I don't know if that's true, but if so, doesn't that suck?? Working all day everyday to pay for that crap?? What a waste of time and money, eh?
I certainly know he works right now. I don't know what he does anymore 'cause he always changes his job.

No offense, but it strikes me as very Sidewalk when people complain about how Skrillex isn't Dubstep. He crafted a style and personal image that did something many thought impossible: make mainstream America like electronic music. I remember how I used to hear jokes about Europeans and their "computer music", and now we're listening to the same stuff.

Sure, he didn't exactly follow "the rules" of the Dubstep genre, but what does that matter? It would be like Blackberry complaining that Apple didn't "follow the rules" when they made the iPhone. So what? At the end of the day, what matters is that Apple's market cap is $463.79 billion, and Blackberry's isn't.

It appears you're implying that people who say Skrillex isn't dubstep are people that are against innovation. That's not true. He just simply doesn't play it. As far as I'm concerned, the only ones who do say he plays it are the ones who jumped into the fake MTV "dubstep" hype and listen to other mainstream music like Drake (fake hip-hop by the way; just pop with rapping). Anyway if you didn't know, dubstep is short for (Jamaican) dub + (UK) 2-step garage. That's what it is -- a fusion between those two. I hardly hear it in Skrillex.