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I finally quit my job today

This has been a long time coming. I'm happy to say the last day at my present full-time employer (KnowledgeWave) will be September 15. The reason for the longish timeline is that I'm not easily replaceable and I want to make my transition out of KnowledgeWave easy on them. After I'm gone from full-time, I'll still do the odd contractor gig, teaching classes and webinars here and there. This isn't some big "Fuck you, I quit" thing. This is just me needing to do what's right for me, and not at the expense of my coworkers.

But... no more 45-minute commutes in the dead of winter. No more spending every day feeling like I'm wasting my time because I could be doing something else that's more interesting and lucrative. No more Monday morning blues.

I'm not worried at all about making enough money. There are many projects I'll have more time to work on and bring to fruition sooner which will bring in all the money I need.

To the few people who I've had long conversations with about all this (you know who you are): Thank you.

If you want to book any blog coaching or consulting with me for October, I just had a lot of time open up, so get in on it now.

Posted July 7, 2009
Jul 07, 2009
Grant Griffiths said...
Congrats my friend. Way to go and now look for some great things from 56kMedia that will kick ass.
Jul 07, 2009
Jason Barr said...
Congrats, Michael. I'm happy to see someone foresaking full-time employment for working-for-yourself, and it's even better that you've got a great, balanced attitude about it and your employer. I get so tired of people going off on bombastic tirades against their (former) employers, when those employers have provided the means to feed, clothe, and house them while they were working on their independence. Best of luck to you!
Jul 07, 2009
Catherine Ford said...
Congratulations! What a wonderful leap to make! I admit, I'm jealous and hope to make a similar leap someday. Good luck in all you do!!!
Jul 07, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Jason, thanks! My employer has been very encouraging, they're great people. People get all messed up in the head and feel they have to do things a certain way, and it's just not true. Ending a marriage doesn't have to be a war, and a former employer doesn't have to be an enemy.

Jul 07, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Thanks, friend!

Jul 07, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Catherine, thank you! You will be able to do it, I'm sure.

Jul 07, 2009
Christine said...
I am THRILLED to hear this Michael -- it has been a long time in the coming. This is the beginning of many great adventures....
Jul 07, 2009
ElizabethPW said...
Congrats! Yay for joining us crazy full-time entrepreneurs!
Jul 07, 2009
Congrats on joining the ranks of us corporate refugees. Isn't it liberating? I left skid marks upon my departure from the Silicon Valley in 2003 and never looked back. Enjoy the ride!
Jul 07, 2009
Jenny Fenig said...
Congratulations! Working for yourself is liberating. Enjoy the journey. You'll learn something new everyday.
Jul 07, 2009
Bob Wan-Qi Kim said...
Congrats... I'll keep you on my radar for work!
Jul 07, 2009
The Mules said...
We won't bash your employment, there's nothing wrong with having a job - but congratulations on your new opportunities. Feel free to drop an email (included here) anytime. Not for a job, naturally, unless you have a hankering for sorghum -- we're bloody tired of cropping that twice a week.
Jul 07, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Christine, thank you!

Jul 07, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Thanks, Mules! Sorghum? Um... no. :-)

Jul 07, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Thank you, Bob!

Jul 07, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Thanks, Jenny! I will enjoy it to the max.

Jul 07, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Thanks, Stephanie! There is no going back. Life doesn't "do" going back.

Jul 07, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Thank you, Elizabeth!

Jul 07, 2009
Sweet! Very happy for you! Was wondering when you'd join us crazies :P (as Elizabeth so eloquently put!) Can't wait to see what you've got up your sleeve from here on out.
Jul 07, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Christine, thanks so much!

Jul 07, 2009
Mark Silver said...
Congrats, brother! I'm glad to see you're jumping out and following what's right for you. It's an amazing life to live, for sure. :)
Jul 07, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Mark, thanks! I'm pretty pumped about it.

Jul 07, 2009
Welcome to the club, Michael. Drinks are served on the veranda in the afternoon, and let the staff know if you'd like a mint on your pillow.

Seriously, it's good to see you jumping towards the light.

Jul 07, 2009
Belanie Dishong said...
Here! Here! to you Michael Martine for doing what works for you! Now do everything that makes your heart sing.
Jul 07, 2009
Even though "fuck you" quits are more fun, this is still really awesome. Congratulations, brother!
Jul 07, 2009
Michael Martine said...
LOL, thanks Jay!

Jul 07, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Heh, thanks Johnny, I've had my share of those. When I was a teenager I worked at a Bob Evans and the manager was a jerk. I walked out right in the middle of lunch on Sunday, flipping the bird back to him on my way out. The most satisfying thing about it was that he melted and started pleading with me. No, I take it back. The most satisfying thing about it was that I ignored him and kept walking.

Jul 07, 2009
Bob Wan-Qi Kim said...
hmm... you know what guys, since i KNOW you're all getting the cc's we should set up a virtual Guild amongst the 12 of us here! OK, so what's the pact???
Jul 07, 2009
Tiger said...
Congrats on selecting this path. Wish you all success and may you be so busy that u cant even sleep or eat. Good luck

Rgds,

Tiger

Jul 07, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Thank you, Belanie!

Jul 08, 2009
Chris Garrett said...
Go fer it Michael, I am excited for you :D
Jul 08, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Chris, thanks!

Jul 09, 2009
It's been a long way indeed. I'm happy it's actually happening. Congratulations.
Jul 09, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Guillherme, thanks!

Jul 09, 2009
Jesse Petersen said...
You'll love the whole "cut the commute out" part, especially since you don't live in a wonderful place like Florida. You've shown me several times that you've got what it takes to run your empire, so all the best, man!
Jul 09, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Jesse, thanks for your kind words. I love it here in Vermont, but driving in the winter is a bitch.

Jul 11, 2009
Congratulations, Michael, on taking such big steps and in doing so in a way that's incredibly respectful of both yourself and others. Selfishly, I'm delighted to hear your coaching slots are opening up from October as, based on our conversation last week, I'm definitely going to be buying some time off you!! Seriously, I'm sure you're going to be hugely successful and admire that you've had the courage to go for it.
Jul 11, 2009
Michael Martine said...
Christine, thanks very much! Being able to do this is the ultimate validation of what I advise others. I really look forward to working with you more!

 
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