I want to quit my job and work odd jobs!

[ExcuseMyIgnorance]

I hate working a 9-5. I figure if I string together enough odd jobs, I'll still make the same amount of money. No benefits, though. But I'm young so it's no big deal.

Do any of you guys do it? I bet it's more fun than working at a desk all day!

[catheriner]

Maybe you could start your own business according to your interest or your major.

[97guns]

my buddy is sick and tired of hs 9-5, actually 3am - noon. he has been moonlight driving for uber and making $300 a week just part time, he wants to quit too but doesnt want to loose his benefits either

the thing about odd jobs is that you could eat steak today and top ramen the rest of the week, i dont see any future working side jobs

[SandraGenJobs]

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[Jsteinkruger]

To me you would have to have a lot of odd jobs to make up for your health, dental, life insurance, and retirement savings. You say you are young, but if you don't put anything into your retirement you are going to be playing catch up and it will cost you more in the long run.

I would keep your full time job and find odd jobs to do. If you think 9-5 sucks I will trade you 7-5 for a week.

[MaryTres]

my buddy is sick and tired of hs 9-5, actually 3am - noon. he has been moonlight driving for uber and making $300 a week just part time, he wants to quit too but doesnt want to loose his benefits either

the thing about odd jobs is that you could eat steak today and top ramen the rest of the week, i dont see any future working side jobs

Didn't realize Uber provided benefits part time. However I do agree that your future stability is definitely more up in the air doing the obb job route which is why most people resort to teh typical 9-5.

[VinceMcMan]

Wow man I hear you! I always hated working a 9 to 5! And one thing I can say it so true, is that quit work a long time ago. I've been working from home for years now. I will never go back. I just hate waking up and having a boss. To me regular jobs feel like slavery.

But yeah I went into business for myself. And now I drink a cold beer and work from my desk making money.

[FLA]

To me you would have to have a lot of odd jobs to make up for your health, dental, life insurance, and retirement savings. You say you are young, but if you don't put anything into your retirement you are going to be playing catch up and it will cost you more in the long run.

I would keep your full time job and find odd jobs to do. If you think 9-5 sucks I will trade you 7-5 for a week.

100% agreed. You say you are young, but if you are out of college and over 22, you should already be putting 15% of you income in a 401k and try to put as much as you can in a Roth IRA. If self-employed you can do some IRA, SEP something but I would never walk away from a company that has a pension or 401k and decently priced healthcare, probably some form of short term and maybe even long term disability and possibly even life insurance. And the job is pretty much guaranteed if you keep showing up, unless you have a negative reputation at work or at risk for layoffs.

Many, most (?) people do not like their jobs, especially true when you are young and at the bottom of the ladder. I would totally use this job for what you can get out of it and start seeking out alternatives. Look up the numbers on people who started their 401k in their early twenties, vs 30s or 40s. Starting a 403B at 22 (I was a nurse, in no way wealthy) was the best thing I ever did. It was not hard, I never saw the money because it went directly into the 403B. Well, last year I had a financial planning session with the guy who helps us with our 403B and one with Vanguard. I was shocked, I had wanted to retire at 62, didn't think that would ever happen. These two advisors said I was actually going to able to retire at 55 if universal health care continues. I could not believe it, ran a million retirement calculators, they seemed correct. The sole reason that could've happened is because I started young and never stopped, increasing contributions as I got pitiful raises

life gives you lemons, right? And my plan to save aggressively for the next 10 yrs so I could walk out that door and never have to go back in? FAIL. I got very ill out of the blue and cannot work. It takes 2 years to get SSDI. Luckily, I still had my employer's short term and long term disability. Otherwise? 2 years no income unless taken out of retirement. If I receive monthly what I think I may receive, I plan to live on that small amount and never touch those retirement vehicles. However, I have been told what I can take out and never touch the principle. So I have a safety net.

I never thought this would happen to me, just like no else does but at least I have security of a good safety net and employer provided disability.

I could've made more maybe under the table, but I would have NONE of the above. How will doing odd jobs save you from a permanent crisis? It won't. Start putting resumes out to companies you'd like to work for or maybe in your field there are headhunters you could use? Maybe you are in the wrong field and should consider another degree? I can picture that a life of simplicity, working when you want and for yourself, is very appealing. But it seems to me, most people who do what you want to do intentionally by retiring young, have a safety net established.

I get what you want, who wouldn't want that? But I urge you to think hard before walking away, leaving all your benefits on the table. Bad **** can happen to anyone, at any age.

[pflyers85]

For the time being I would stick it out at your job and pursue the odd jobs for extra money on the side. It is totally normal to want to pursue something other than being a corporate paper pusher/desk jockey. That type of work is not for everyone and its good to hear you are not content settling for something that isn't for you. With that said you need to develop a career path/skill before you consider working for yourself. Trying to make ends meet with odd jobs could easily prove to be more stressful than working your 9-5 desk job.

[LivingAlmostLarge]

Try it. Sounds like someone who should follow Mr Money Mustache. Keep expenses super low and you don't have to work long. Find a part-time job with benefits.

It could mean working part-time forever but maybe you'll be happier.

[helpfirstdollarsecond]

Good Luck!

I hate working a 9-5. I figure if I string together enough odd jobs, I'll still make the same amount of money. No benefits, though. But I'm young so it's no big deal.

Do any of you guys do it? I bet it's more fun than working at a desk all day!

I suggest do both.

When at work - concentrate 100% at work.

However, when you off, know that you have to grind and work at your other projects. Hopefully it's something you enjoy.

Don't count on being young forever btw . . . trust me

[FLA]

I wouldn't discount the benefit of benefits

[FLA]

of which I am a perfect example having forgotten I totally told you that. Thank God I had benefits when my brain went south at 45

[clatoden99]

Do not leave your job just on the assumption that you will improve easily and faster if you leave your job. It is damn difficult once you leave your job.

I have been there and done both and hence, this suggestion.

Hope this helps.

[~bs]

For the time being I would stick it out at your job and pursue the odd jobs for extra money on the side. It is totally normal to want to pursue something other than being a corporate paper pusher/desk jockey. That type of work is not for everyone and its good to hear you are not content settling for something that isn't for you. With that said you need to develop a career path/skill before you consider working for yourself. Trying to make ends meet with odd jobs could easily prove to be more stressful than working your 9-5 desk job.

Or at least, change from full time to part time (9 to noon) to have a smaller, but stable income base. Then work an extra 40 hours or so on the side and see if you like it.