Comments on: What Would You Do Tomorrow If You Were Laid Off Today?

By: Steffan Antonas

Steffan Antonas — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:07:27 +0000

Alan - How could I not appreciate your enthusiasm ;-).

I actually asked the question because I think it's an important one. If you
check the reply to my question, Erica says "I did freelancing for about 8
months last year but could not make ends meet". Everyone has a dream, but
not everyone has a plan or the means to see it through - most entrepreneurs
fail the first time. That's a cold hard fact. Asking the question "why not?"
deeply is important because it surfaces the fears and realities associated
with Plan B - if you hurdle the problems that make you feel stuck, problem
solved, you're on your way to making Lemonade. That's what I was asking.

Enthusiasm is good, but without a plan it can drown you.

By: Alan Underkofler

Alan Underkofler — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:45:40 +0000

Loved the movie Steffan! It really makes me grateful to be out of the corporate environment as an employee! Not having to worry about this at all is a great place to be! In the comments you mentioned “Whats stopping you from doing this now”… To me this is the big take away from the post! If you watch the move and have a desire to do something different, start something new, change the world or just your corner of it, why not start today!

I think too many people feel stuck in their job and do not realize that they could start creating a PLAN B at any time. What better to have a PLAN B going so if your PLAN A gives you a lemon you are ready to make lemonade! :)

By: ericavolkman

ericavolkman — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:14:48 +0000

I have not read Escape from Cubicle Nation, but I will have to pass that along to Santa ;) Freelancing is definitely a way of life!!

Thanks Steffan!!!!

By: Steffan Antonas

Steffan Antonas — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:52:30 +0000

I do the same. And you're right. It is tough to turn things around quickly
when you have a full time job and you're working in your free time. It's
hard to generate that focus and momentum after you get home at night and on
the weekends. Full time freelancing (and making ends meet) is surely the
most fulfilling way to live – it's not a work style. It's a life style. Have
you read escape from cubicle nation yet? I ordered it for Christmas reading.

By: ericavolkman

ericavolkman — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:17:22 +0000

Oops - this was supposed to be as a reply to you Steffan! Sorry!

Yes, I do as well. I feel like I am not so good at it part-time though because it takes me so much longer to get back to people and get things done.

I would love if I could dedicate myself full-time to freelance again (I did for about 8 months last year but could not make ends meet, I did learn a lot and know what I will do differently next time.) But the smart thing for me would be to save up some money first... so thats the plan!

If I got laid off tomorrow though, I would make it work and welcome the opportunity!!! =)