Quitting my corporate 9 to 5 at age 23. I have a long way to go, but never been more excited

[mattn]

Hey all,
I’m a 23-year-old from a small town in MN. I read TMF about 3-4 years ago, and then unscripted not too much later. I’m currently working a stereotypical job as a software developer at a big insurance company—jeans on Friday, an ocean of cubicles, the annoying phone receptionist repeating the same greeting to customers like a broken record, praises to the weekend (“Hang in there, it’s almost Friday!”), elaborate paintings of the company chairmen, and a miserable (comfortable) blanket of “it’s not that bad”. I feel like I’m in the movie Office Space or something… Hell, a coworker even threw a paper airplane at my back on my first day in the cubicles.

Anyways, after about 7 months of this, I’ve decided that I don’t ever want to be a part of the company’s exclusive “Quarter Century Club”. I’ve saved enough money to execute a plan that’s been in the works for quite some time. I’m quitting my job, moving to Phoenix with my girlfriend on August 12, and focusing 100% on a software company I’ve been working on in my free time for the past year. I’ll have options for part-time work through some connections later in the fall to sustain myself if need be. My girlfriend is starting a business of her own as well.

I’ve had a taste of what I want the near future to look like—walking in the heat, lifting weights, eating clean, coding, and growing closer to those who understand what myself and so many others on the forum are trying to do. As much as I want to be wealthy, I’m just excited that I’m going to be solving my own problems for what they’re worth and not some company’s at a discount. I can’t wait to post all the “script-speak” I’ve heard at my job as well as posting updates on my successes/failures in my businesses. Best of luck to all of you, and I hope to get to know you guys along the way!

 

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[Metz]

Congratulations on plunging into this adventure, dude! I remember when I finally made enough money to start working on my own instead of continuing the corporate grind right around your age too. I actually went to school out in Minnesota and decided to get a fresh start and moved out to Washington state. Like you, started my own company (though I'm software-adjacent.. I work with a lot of tech people but writing content to help create sales funnels for them to get potential clients as well as helping them document software manuals for their clients), started finding others to network and mutually grow with.. starting out's got a lot of ups and downs (I've been in a slump since 2018 but started really pulling out of it by the end of last year) but it's well worth it.

But yeah, enjoy the start of your new life, bud. I wish you all the best with your endeavors and that you keep at it, no matter the obstacles.

 

[mattn]

Congratulations on plunging into this adventure, dude! I remember when I finally made enough money to start working on my own instead of continuing the corporate grind right around your age too. I actually went to school out in Minnesota and decided to get a fresh start and moved out to Washington state. Like you, started my own company (though I'm software-adjacent.. I work with a lot of tech people but writing content to help create sales funnels for them to get potential clients as well as helping them document software manuals for their clients), started finding others to network and mutually grow with.. starting out's got a lot of ups and downs (I've been in a slump since 2018 but started really pulling out of it by the end of last year) but it's well worth it.

But yeah, enjoy the start of your new life, bud. I wish you all the best with your endeavors and that you keep at it, no matter the obstacles.

Thanks for the kind words! That’s amazing that you went out on your own. I hope you’re killing it man!

 

[Redcable]

Hey all,
I’m a 23-year-old from a small town in MN. I read TMF about 3-4 years ago, and then unscripted not too much later. I’m currently working a stereotypical job as a software developer at a big insurance company—jeans on Friday, an ocean of cubicles, the annoying phone receptionist repeating the same greeting to customers like a broken record, praises to the weekend (“Hang in there, it’s almost Friday!”), elaborate paintings of the company chairmen, and a miserable (comfortable) blanket of “it’s not that bad”. I feel like I’m in the movie Office Space or something… Hell, a coworker even threw a paper airplane at my back on my first day in the cubicles.

Anyways, after about 7 months of this, I’ve decided that I don’t ever want to be a part of the company’s exclusive “Quarter Century Club”. I’ve saved enough money to execute a plan that’s been in the works for quite some time. I’m quitting my job, moving to Phoenix with my girlfriend on August 12, and focusing 100% on a software company I’ve been working on in my free time for the past year. I’ll have options for part-time work through some connections later in the fall to sustain myself if need be. My girlfriend is starting a business of her own as well.

I’ve had a taste of what I want the near future to look like—walking in the heat, lifting weights, eating clean, coding, and growing closer to those who understand what myself and so many others on the forum are trying to do. As much as I want to be wealthy, I’m just excited that I’m going to be solving my own problems for what they’re worth and not some company’s at a discount. I can’t wait to post all the “script-speak” I’ve heard at my job as well as posting updates on my successes/failures in my businesses. Best of luck to all of you, and I hope to get to know you guys along the way!

Hey Mattn, This is Redcable. I also left my 9-5 technician job and it felt great! I wake up everyday learning and working towards my exit strategy which is to sell my business for a big pay day! Keep Posting! The FASTLANE Forever!

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

Hey all,
I’m a 23-year-old from a small town in MN. I read TMF about 3-4 years ago, and then unscripted not too much later. I’m currently working a stereotypical job as a software developer at a big insurance company—jeans on Friday, an ocean of cubicles, the annoying phone receptionist repeating the same greeting to customers like a broken record, praises to the weekend (“Hang in there, it’s almost Friday!”), elaborate paintings of the company chairmen, and a miserable (comfortable) blanket of “it’s not that bad”. I feel like I’m in the movie Office Space or something… Hell, a coworker even threw a paper airplane at my back on my first day in the cubicles.

Anyways, after about 7 months of this, I’ve decided that I don’t ever want to be a part of the company’s exclusive “Quarter Century Club”. I’ve saved enough money to execute a plan that’s been in the works for quite some time. I’m quitting my job, moving to Phoenix with my girlfriend on August 12, and focusing 100% on a software company I’ve been working on in my free time for the past year. I’ll have options for part-time work through some connections later in the fall to sustain myself if need be. My girlfriend is starting a business of her own as well.

I’ve had a taste of what I want the near future to look like—walking in the heat, lifting weights, eating clean, coding, and growing closer to those who understand what myself and so many others on the forum are trying to do. As much as I want to be wealthy, I’m just excited that I’m going to be solving my own problems for what they’re worth and not some company’s at a discount. I can’t wait to post all the “script-speak” I’ve heard at my job as well as posting updates on my successes/failures in my businesses. Best of luck to all of you, and I hope to get to know you guys along the way!

Holy shit, sounds just like my story, less the GF, and less than software biz in the works. And you're moving to AZ in August? Holy heat -- hope you're ready for some serious culture shock.

 

[daniels97]

Hey all,
I’m a 23-year-old from a small town in MN. I read TMF about 3-4 years ago, and then unscripted not too much later. I’m currently working a stereotypical job as a software developer at a big insurance company—jeans on Friday, an ocean of cubicles, the annoying phone receptionist repeating the same greeting to customers like a broken record, praises to the weekend (“Hang in there, it’s almost Friday!”), elaborate paintings of the company chairmen, and a miserable (comfortable) blanket of “it’s not that bad”. I feel like I’m in the movie Office Space or something… Hell, a coworker even threw a paper airplane at my back on my first day in the cubicles.

Anyways, after about 7 months of this, I’ve decided that I don’t ever want to be a part of the company’s exclusive “Quarter Century Club”. I’ve saved enough money to execute a plan that’s been in the works for quite some time. I’m quitting my job, moving to Phoenix with my girlfriend on August 12, and focusing 100% on a software company I’ve been working on in my free time for the past year. I’ll have options for part-time work through some connections later in the fall to sustain myself if need be. My girlfriend is starting a business of her own as well.

I’ve had a taste of what I want the near future to look like—walking in the heat, lifting weights, eating clean, coding, and growing closer to those who understand what myself and so many others on the forum are trying to do. As much as I want to be wealthy, I’m just excited that I’m going to be solving my own problems for what they’re worth and not some company’s at a discount. I can’t wait to post all the “script-speak” I’ve heard at my job as well as posting updates on my successes/failures in my businesses. Best of luck to all of you, and I hope to get to know you guys along the way!

Hey man! Wishing you all the luck during your journey! Im also 23 college stud who is trying to make it so I know what its like. Keep updating us here.

 

[MaxKhalus]

Hey all,
I’m a 23-year-old from a small town in MN. I read TMF about 3-4 years ago, and then unscripted not too much later. I’m currently working a stereotypical job as a software developer at a big insurance company—jeans on Friday, an ocean of cubicles, the annoying phone receptionist repeating the same greeting to customers like a broken record, praises to the weekend (“Hang in there, it’s almost Friday!”), elaborate paintings of the company chairmen, and a miserable (comfortable) blanket of “it’s not that bad”. I feel like I’m in the movie Office Space or something… Hell, a coworker even threw a paper airplane at my back on my first day in the cubicles.

Anyways, after about 7 months of this, I’ve decided that I don’t ever want to be a part of the company’s exclusive “Quarter Century Club”. I’ve saved enough money to execute a plan that’s been in the works for quite some time. I’m quitting my job, moving to Phoenix with my girlfriend on August 12, and focusing 100% on a software company I’ve been working on in my free time for the past year. I’ll have options for part-time work through some connections later in the fall to sustain myself if need be. My girlfriend is starting a business of her own as well.

I’ve had a taste of what I want the near future to look like—walking in the heat, lifting weights, eating clean, coding, and growing closer to those who understand what myself and so many others on the forum are trying to do. As much as I want to be wealthy, I’m just excited that I’m going to be solving my own problems for what they’re worth and not some company’s at a discount. I can’t wait to post all the “script-speak” I’ve heard at my job as well as posting updates on my successes/failures in my businesses. Best of luck to all of you, and I hope to get to know you guys along the way!

Protect that excitement man, cause you're gonna need it. The trick not to miss it is to move fast.

 

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