Comments on: I quit

By: Alisha D Herron

Alisha D Herron — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:26:36 +0000

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By: Emad Ibrahim

Emad Ibrahim — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:55:26 +0000

@All: Thank you all for your support, advice, words of wisdom. It has been a huge encouragement. It has only been a few days, but I already feel better and very optimistic.

By: Emad Ibrahim

Emad Ibrahim — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:55:26 +0000

@All: Thank you all for your support, advice, words of wisdom. It has been a huge encouragement. It has only been a few days, but I already feel better and very optimistic.

By: bankelele

bankelele — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:57:12 +0000

Best wishes in your plunge.

Like you I also hope to break the cord of employement and pursue my ventures in a shrinking economy full time. I’ll keep track of your progress

By: bankelele

bankelele — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:57:12 +0000

Best wishes in your plunge.

Like you I also hope to break the cord of employement and pursue my ventures in a shrinking economy full time. I'll keep track of your progress

By: Barb Hibino

Barb Hibino — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:09:35 +0000

I quit, too!

I’m financing using 0% interest credit cards to get free cash. But I’m making sure to make the minimum payments on time and plan to pay off the credit cards so I don’t get dinged.

I left a great job at Oracle – but no regrets. Keep us posted on your adventure!

By: Barb Hibino

Barb Hibino — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:09:35 +0000

I quit, too!

I'm financing using 0% interest credit cards to get free cash. But I'm making sure to make the minimum payments on time and plan to pay off the credit cards so I don't get dinged.

I left a great job at Oracle - but no regrets. Keep us posted on your adventure!

By: Jeff Yablon

Jeff Yablon — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:35:33 +0000

The response are split, eh? You’re brilliant, you’re an idiot. Maybe you’re a brilliant idiot!

I vote brilliant, probably. If you need some extra work, reach out . . .

Jeff Yablon
President & CEO
PC-VIP Inc/Virtual VIP
Virtual VIP

By: Jeff Frese

Jeff Frese — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:29:54 +0000

Good for you and best of luck. I think you made the right decision. Use the credit cards only if you have to. Paying anywhere from 10%-30% interest is not a good idea. Raise the friends and family round as a convertible note that converts into equity at a 20% discount into the next round.

By: MDuffy

MDuffy — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:29:46 +0000

I was in the same boat. I liked my job and the company I worked for but I was about to be homeless. So I quit. I figured if I was going to have to sleep in the streets at least I would not have to go to work in the morning. I started running my company and have been happy for doing so. When you are rich you wont need to worry about the credit card bills.

By: NJ_V

NJ_V — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:03:03 +0000

LOCO!! but i love it! you know i got your back. cant wait to read more about your ideas.

By: sep

sep — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:41:43 +0000

don’t use your credit cards. take the $$$.

By: Jeff Yablon

Jeff Yablon — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:35:33 +0000

The response are split, eh? You're brilliant, you're an idiot. Maybe you're a brilliant idiot!

I vote brilliant, probably. If you need some extra work, reach out . . .

Jeff Yablon
President & CEO
PC-VIP Inc/Virtual VIP
Virtual VIP

By: Jeff Frese

Jeff Frese — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:29:54 +0000

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:06:54 +0000

mabrook love!!! i wish you all the best of luck and I will always be there for you, it doesn’t matter what :) tam

By: b

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:37:51 +0000

you are an idiot…starting a business on credit?!?!? you need to google “Dave Ramsey” and get your life straightened out. jeeeez!