SHOULD I QUIT MY JOB? A FLOWCHART

Summary from the TLDR Marketing newsletter

Going freelance is appealing, but it requires honest self checks. The first step is to confirm you truly want independence rather than simply wanting a better version of your current job. Early validation matters, so having at least one paying client before quitting can reduce risk. Expect about 20% of your time to go to admin work and about 30% to pipeline building, which leaves roughly 50% for the craft itself. Most new freelancers also need 3-6 months of savings and a clear specialty.