Clint Emeka
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- Jul 12, 2021
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Hey everyone,
I’m 22 and I’ve just started my first corporate job as a new-graduate software engineer at a well-known tech company. I’ve only been working here 4 months but I am so certain now that I want to be an entrepreneur. Executing on ideas has never been one of my problems, I act quickly and I absolutely HATE waiting once I’m firmly hooked on an idea. My dilemma is that right now I’m REALLY itching to quit my job so I can dedicate my whole day to execute some business ideas I’m really keen to get to work on but if I stick around in this job for 10 months I’ll receive a stock bonus currently worth over $100k. I’m really itching to quit now but I’m restraining myself because I think a $100k bonus could buy me a few years to work on my business without worrying too much about bills. I’m already so sure I don’t want the corporate lifestyle. I’m willing to fail over and over again for years until I produce a successful business even if that means working part time on the side just to pay the bills. Though would it be smarter to just wait 10 months to receive my bonus and then quit? I’d really appreciate everyone’s thoughts.
I’m glad to be joining such a great community. Thanks for your help! Also, it’s also worth mentioning that I want to start working on my business ASAP before life potentially makes it even harder with kids, committed relationships, etc.
I’m 22 and I’ve just started my first corporate job as a new-graduate software engineer at a well-known tech company. I’ve only been working here 4 months but I am so certain now that I want to be an entrepreneur. Executing on ideas has never been one of my problems, I act quickly and I absolutely HATE waiting once I’m firmly hooked on an idea. My dilemma is that right now I’m REALLY itching to quit my job so I can dedicate my whole day to execute some business ideas I’m really keen to get to work on but if I stick around in this job for 10 months I’ll receive a stock bonus currently worth over $100k. I’m really itching to quit now but I’m restraining myself because I think a $100k bonus could buy me a few years to work on my business without worrying too much about bills. I’m already so sure I don’t want the corporate lifestyle. I’m willing to fail over and over again for years until I produce a successful business even if that means working part time on the side just to pay the bills. Though would it be smarter to just wait 10 months to receive my bonus and then quit? I’d really appreciate everyone’s thoughts.
I’m glad to be joining such a great community. Thanks for your help! Also, it’s also worth mentioning that I want to start working on my business ASAP before life potentially makes it even harder with kids, committed relationships, etc.
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