I've got a warchest, and can hold out for at least 4 months or so (have been benched for nearly 2), but I'm going a bit potty so Plan B might be the option. How long would it take you before you reach for Plan B? Are you the type who'll wait until the warchest is almost empty, or are you more like me and you just get so bored you decide it's time to go for it?
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surely working on Plan B as a hobby when in and out of contract is best, then when it naturally gets to a point that requires more attention than you can give it under current circumstances is the time to decide if it's worth the jump into the great unknown.
or are you talking about the intial starting of a plan b?The proud owner of 125 Xeno Geek Points -
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostI've got a warchest, and can hold out for at least 4 months or so (have been benched for nearly 2), but I'm going a bit potty so Plan B might be the option. How long would it take you before you reach for Plan B? Are you the type who'll wait until the warchest is almost empty, or are you more like me and you just get so bored you decide it's time to go for it?
Not working wouldnt make me do a plan b. I think people who do start something do it because they love it, they feel the spark, they cant not do it, and thats why they succeed.
so if you dont feel that drive chances are you will fail.Comment
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Originally posted by KaiserWilly View PostWho cares about plan B? Plan C is what really matters.
As I see it
Plan A: work you are skilled to do and earns enough money but isnt what you'd like to do for the rest o fyour life
Plan B: work you wish you could do for whatever reason that with a bit of effort could earn enough to replace plan A in terms of being a viable income producing business.The proud owner of 125 Xeno Geek PointsComment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostI've got a warchest, and can hold out for at least 4 months or so (have been benched for nearly 2), but I'm going a bit potty so Plan B might be the option. How long would it take you before you reach for Plan B? Are you the type who'll wait until the warchest is almost empty, or are you more like me and you just get so bored you decide it's time to go for it?Comment
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Originally posted by escapeUK View PostI think that's more of a war handbag if it only contained 6 months money.
I have a plan B, but also have a family, so will work on it, if I get out of contract. However, I haven't been out of contract for a long time, and I am unwilling to forsake a good family life.
I nearly bought a business a few years ago, with my warchest, but then thought, even if I did make it really succesful, I would have to work 24/7, at least with contracting, I get to work 35 hours a week, and enjoy th eother times, for a very decent pay packet. I think Plan B's are sometimes overratedComment
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Originally posted by chef View PostIt depends, if Plan B makes enough money for you to survive and you enjoy doing it then why look for a plan c?
As I see it
Plan A: work you are skilled to do and earns enough money but isnt what you'd like to do for the rest o fyour life
Plan B: work you wish you could do for whatever reason that with a bit of effort could earn enough to replace plan A in terms of being a viable income producing business.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Hack View PostI think Plan B's are sometimes overratedComment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostI've got a warchest, and can hold out for at least 4 months or so (have been benched for nearly 2), but I'm going a bit potty so Plan B might be the option. How long would it take you before you reach for Plan B? Are you the type who'll wait until the warchest is almost empty, or are you more like me and you just get so bored you decide it's time to go for it?What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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