Keep Your Job! Should You Quit Your Job to Start an Online Business?
LYNNIE VERSION
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Hi! I’m Lynnie! Today’s big question: should grown-ups quit their job to start an online business?
On social media, it looks like everybody does it. And it looks so easy! But Lynnaider says for most people: start an online business while working. Let it grow next to your job.
Three purposes, side by side
Lynnaider has three purposes. They all walk side by side.
- Something good to keep you busy. Doing something that feels valuable to you. Maybe the most important one!
- Finding your people. Joining groups, online and maybe in real life too, with your new skills.
- Earning extra money. It comes third because it’s the least sure. But it matters a lot!
With all three, your business stands strong, even in slow months.
What about your job?
Think about your job too! Maybe you can use what you learn there right away, and bring fresh ideas to your work friends.
Lynnaider thinks a regular job is still the safest choice for most people. So an online business is best as a side thing, if you can. That’s why Lynnaider says: start while working, don’t quit first.
What the apps don’t show you
If you like online business stuff, the apps show you TONS of people with online businesses. That’s just how apps work. It can make you think, “Everybody’s doing it, and it’s so easy!”
But really, only about 15 out of every 100 grown-ups in the world run their own business. And not all of them are doing well with money!
Remember that number. Most people you see online are not what a normal business life looks like.
No job right now?
Then Lynnaider can be a book of new skills for the next job! A little online project shows you’re organized and can get things done.
Tips for doing both
- Pick fixed times. Two or three times a week, even just one hour each. Little and often beats big and rare!
- Pick a way that fits around your job. Digital products, print-on-demand and affiliate content can be built in small steps. Freelancing works too, if you only take jobs that fit your schedule.
- Keep costs super low. Very little money is enough. No monthly fees before anybody knows you. They add worry, not customers!
- Spend your time on visitors. Bringing people to your stuff is the best use of your little time. You can learn it yourself, no agency needed.
- Check your work contract. Some jobs have rules about side businesses. Read yours, and ask if you’re not sure.
- Pick a small first goal. Not “replace my salary.” Something like one sale, or earning back your setup money. Small goals are easier to reach!
Staying private
Lots of grown-ups with jobs want to keep their online business separate. That’s totally possible! You don’t need to show your face.
What’s next?
The next article is about money: what your first sale really means, and the three phases of online income. The whole lesson is in the book on our products page. Want a grown-up to help you plan next to your job? Go to our services page.
What grown-ups usually ask (and I answer)
What are the three purposes?
Something good to keep you busy, finding your people, and earning extra money.
Why is money third?
Because it’s the least sure. The other two help you keep going when money is slow.
Should I quit my job?
For most people, no! Grow your business next to it.
What if I don’t have a job right now?
Use Lynnaider as a book of new skills for your next job.
Are there step-by-step lessons for starting each of the ten ways cheaply?
Maybe! If lots of people want them. Join the waitlist and you’ll know first.
Why the 15 out of 100 number?
Because apps make it look like everybody has a business. Really, it’s about 15 out of 100 grown-ups.
Is there a cheap way to start?
Yes! Lynnaider shows you how to start each of the ten ways for free, or for very, very little money. You’d be surprised! And a free robot helper called Lynnaider Compass helps you step by step!
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and should not be regarded as legal, tax, or business advice. Pursuing an online business does not guarantee income; results depend on many factors including the business environment, individual effort, skills, and consistency. Some links on this site may allow Lynnaider to earn a commission at no additional cost to the reader.
