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#1 05/05/2009 11:59 am
- jeffwend
- Lens Promotion Mentor
- From: West Michigan
- Registered: 01/06/2007
- Posts: 1021
I put in my two weeks at my day job
I put in my two weeks today at my day job today. I am still going to stay busy, but now all of my work will be online. I will be here on Squidoo, running my own websites, and I have local SEO clients. I will also have a local Web dev company sending some work my way.
My time here on Squidoo played a HUGE roll in my being able to quit my day job and to make a living online. For this I will be forever grateful.
So if you are new to Squidoo or do not believe that a living can be made online, it can. I started my online work in December of 06 and now it is a full time gig. If your goal is to make a living online, or just to help your bills, you can do it. It just takes patience, and a willingness to work hard and to read and learn. Delayed gratification is the key.
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#2 05/05/2009 12:03 pm
- ArtSiren
- Full fledged kraken (500+ posts)
- From: England
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 649
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Well done Jeffwend! Great story, and great achievement, and exactly what I'm trying to do myself - though I'm still at the fledgling stage at the moment. I'm also doing it while I eat away at savings after getting made redundant, so time is a bit more of a pressing issue for me. But it's awesome to know it can definitely be done! 
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#3 05/05/2009 12:06 pm
- mysticmama
- Citizen Squid
- From: St. Paul MN
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 2482
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Congratulations! 
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#4 05/05/2009 12:12 pm
- MikeMoore
- Wow. Over 1000 posts.
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 1007
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Congrat's! Working from home can be very rewarding. I know it was the best move financially and mentally that I ever made in my life. I wish you all the success in the world.
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#5 05/05/2009 12:14 pm
- seegreen
- Swimming pretty (100+ posts!)
- From: Germany
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 175
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Congrats and thanks for those words. It's always encouraging to hear about someone who has been able to succeed online.
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#6 05/05/2009 12:45 pm
- Cari_Kay
- Full fledged kraken (500+ posts)
- From: Caribbean and the U.S.
- Registered: 10/10/2007
- Posts: 709
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Very cool! Congrats to you.
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#7 05/05/2009 1:01 pm
- SimeyC
- Mesonychoteuthis
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 921
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Well done! It's nice to know it can be done! Is there a Lens on your story? It would be an interesting read I am sure!
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#8 05/05/2009 1:21 pm
- The_Health_Lady
- Full fledged kraken (500+ posts)
- Registered: 09/15/2006
- Posts: 612
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Congrats & welcome to the club!
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#9 05/05/2009 1:53 pm
- ThomasC
- Mesonychoteuthis
- Registered: 01/30/2008
- Posts: 966
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Congrats Jeff! I haven't had a "real" job since August of 08! It has been a struggle, but I seem to earn more each week! I think you just have to think outside the box and see where you can develop streams of income, then it all adds up to a nice earnings amount by end of month!
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#10 05/05/2009 2:04 pm
- KimGiancaterino
- Mesonychoteuthis
- From: California
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 807
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Congratulations, Jeff. You work hard and you deserve success.
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#11 05/05/2009 3:36 pm
- lakeerieartists
- First Lens Mentor
- From: Cleveland, Ohio
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 1074
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Congrats and more success to you Jeff. Good to hear!
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#12 05/05/2009 3:44 pm
- Ramkitten
- Indubitably tentacular
- From: Flagstaff, AZ
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 2625
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Yes, congratulations from me, too!
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#13 05/05/2009 6:18 pm
- jeffwend
- Lens Promotion Mentor
- From: West Michigan
- Registered: 01/06/2007
- Posts: 1021
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Thanks guys, it really feels good. I am looking forward to a celebration with some friends on my last day of work.
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#14 05/05/2009 6:45 pm
- Janet21
- Citizen Squid Alumni
- From: Birthday Party Central
- Registered: 01/05/2007
- Posts: 2553
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
That is totally cool, Jeff! Congratulations! You have worked hard for this, enjoy it.
jeffwend wrote:
I My time here on Squidoo played a HUGE roll in my being able to quit my day job and to make a living online. For this I will be forever grateful.
I second this. Even though I am off doing other things online now in additon to Squidoo, Squidoo is where it all began. I will always be thankful for this site and for what it has done for me.
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#15 05/05/2009 6:49 pm
- Cinetech
- Wow. Over 1000 posts.
- From: Montreal
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 1471
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Happy to hear you are living your dream, or at least part of it!
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#16 05/05/2009 8:41 pm
- kab
- Giant Squid Greeter
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 1432
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
we shall all live vicariously through you
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#17 05/05/2009 10:50 pm
- stargazer00
- Mesonychoteuthis
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 793
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Kudos to you! That is so great to hear. Wishing you all the best!
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#18 05/06/2009 12:05 am
- Jimmie
- Wow. Over 1000 posts.
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 1122
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Wow. Impressive. Even at 2 1/2 years, it says a lot about your hard work. That's still very, very fast, I think.
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#19 05/06/2009 12:11 am
- GrowWear
- Giant Squid Greeter
- Registered: 01/27/2007
- Posts: 1173
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Congratulations! May your success continue.
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#20 05/06/2009 12:24 am
- Ener-G
- Module Mentor
- From: Montana
- Registered: 11/18/2007
- Posts: 1248
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Woo hoo! Welcome to the pajama brigade. If you don't feel like getting dressed or combing your hair, who cares? I've been blessed to work from home for 6 years now. Enjoy!
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#21 05/06/2009 3:07 am
- Ylliks
- Got yer sea legs
- From: Netherlands
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 43
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Congrats and good luck of course
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#22 05/06/2009 9:52 am
- LindaJM
- Image & Video Mentor
- From: Happy Camp, California
- Registered: 06/11/2007
- Posts: 855
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Congratulations, Jeff... now you can live life the way it was meant to be lived.
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#23 05/06/2009 10:06 am
- spirituality
- Citizen Squid
- From: Netherlands
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 2173
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
For me squidoo came at about the same time that I started my online business, I'd already built an online presence before that - but it's great that for others they start right here & congrats on making the plunge towards total independence... and in this time as well...
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#24 05/06/2009 10:12 am
- Dkprincess6
- Wow. Over 1000 posts.
- From: Moundsview, MN
- Registered: 12/31/1969
- Posts: 1281
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
Good for you and congratulations!
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#25 05/06/2009 3:52 pm
- mrsquidoo
- Positively aquatic
- Registered: 09/08/2007
- Posts: 237
Re: I put in my two weeks at my day job
I'm sure the fries won't be the same without you, but good luck in your online pursuits
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