Left a stable corporate job to start my own business
The one thing nobody tells you
I didn't expect how lonely the first year would be. The freedom was real, but so was the silence.
| Happiness after | 4/5 · Better |
| Stress after | 4/5 · Higher |
| Financial impact | Slightly better |
The conversation
This is exactly where I am right now. How did you manage financially in the first year?
I had about 6 months of savings which just about covered it. The first client felt like winning the lottery.
The loneliness thing is so real. I joined a coworking space after 4 months and it changed everything.