I get the appeal of diving into chaos, but honestly, not everyone learns best that way. I've seen plenty of folks jump into risky ventures and come out worse off. Sometimes slow and steady planning beats impulsive leaps... just my two cents.
That's a fair point—jumping without a parachute isn't for everyone. Have you thought about maybe blending the two approaches? Like, keeping the stable gig part-time while testing the waters with your dream job on the side? I've seen clients do this when buying fixer-uppers—they keep their current home until they're sure the new place is livable. Sometimes a gradual transition can give you clarity without the stress of an all-or-nothing leap... might be worth considering?
That's a solid analogy with the fixer-upper—makes sense to me. When we bought our place, we kept renting our old apartment for a couple months just in case things went sideways (and trust me, they did... plumbing nightmares, anyone?). But I'm curious, do you think splitting your focus between two jobs might slow down your progress toward the dream gig? Sometimes juggling too much can make it harder to really dive in and see if it's the right fit.
Fair points, but I think there's also value in testing the waters before diving headfirst. A couple things come to mind:
- Splitting focus definitely has downsides—less time and energy to fully commit, obviously.
- On the flip side, going all-in without a safety net can add stress and pressure, which might mess with your judgment about whether it's actually the right move.
- When we bought our first home, I was skeptical about keeping our rental too long (felt like throwing money away), but honestly, having that backup saved us from making rushed decisions during renovations.
I guess the real question is: do you personally thrive under pressure, or does it cloud your judgment? Everyone's wired differently...
Totally agree about the pressure thing—it's pretty personal. I've seen people jump ship too early and regret it later. Maybe try setting clear milestones or deadlines to reassess along the way...keeps things structured without boxing yourself in too much.
