I know that feels man.
Jumping without seeing ahead where you will land.
But if your deep down voice says its right its the path to go.
Don't listen to the persons which unconsciously plan the seed of worries in your head.
And they will be all around you specially at the darkest chapters.
The only way to become really good at something it to spend time with it.
If you have a clear goal you should put all the energy in it.
There is no reason for a "plan b" it distracts from "plan a".
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Man, reading this post makes me sound like the bad guy Hopefully others can see genuine caring about another member/human being.
I think in a forum like this, it's important to state your option openly, respectfully and honestly. It's good discussion for other developers that are struggling with the same decision.
Good luck @StormyStudio ! It's great that you posted this here, as I'm sure others have the same aspirations. Timing isn't quite there yet for me, but I'm rowing in that direction for sure! All the best!
Good luck man! It is a brave move! All the best. Just make sure you have a plan and a backup plan. I did the same and left my 10 year job. Now after 18 months I have to find another job ...
Best of luck my friend. I have been considering this for over a year now. Although I have not seen enough downloads, or money from my apps, to make the jump. (cookie moron test) is the only one that has ever done kinda good. Although I am looking into other business opportunities outside of the app world. Anyway man Congratulations for making this change I hope and pray it works out for you. Make sure to let me know when you get new apps out, I will download, rate and share them on my site for you to help you out. Best of luck.
@StormyStudio Good luck! I hope you can finally make a living out of what you love to do. I do the same with some help of my family to try to break trough. Best of all!
**
Little update:**
Since handing my notice in on Friday.... It's been a busy few days...
Posted new showreel to my site.
I then started tweaking text and pages for the site, before deciding it was time to tackle a whole new website... A cleaner new one that shouts professional well designed animation has begun. With live chat built in, so I can offer quote/question chat service when I'm at my desk.
I've also started pre-empting my new found work freedom and have pitched for around 10 animation projects via certain animation pitch websites, and been short listed for 3.
My current work have started trying really hard to persuade me to do at least do half a day a week as a creative pitch guy. Even though a big part of me wants to go for a complete clean break so I can concentrate on my own business. I should and will say yes for a good rate. It'll keep me in the door with them if it all goes wrong. Plus I'll feel a bit like the 'little' guy in the film Elf with my little book of amazing highly prized ideas.
Lastly, I managed to get** a shout out on BBC Radio 2. ** (The no.1 radio station in the UK with over 15 million listeners a week). I'd text in saying how I'd handed my notice in and was starting an animation company with my wife. Very very cool... though they didn't read out my website address. Nearly amazing advertising :-)
Another little update... (I know it's not Game developer related right now but it hopefully will lead into it eventually).
4 days left of the normal day job.
New site is coming along slowly behind closed doors. Should be a big improvement.
Lost a few days as we went over to Euro Disney in France (it had been booked ages ago). Which was awesome and the 'magic' shined through the wind, rain and freezing temperatures. Our 5 year old daughter loved it, our 1 year old son got Chicken Pox. I was constantly paranoid at how much we were spending on food and drink, knowing my income is about to become a little unknown for a while.
I've been accepted on a Government funded business start up day this Friday. Only 20 places were avaialble (+ there's a free lunch). The organisers called and asked if they could use my business as one of their case studies. Which ultimately means there will be a team of 5 or 6 of us all working on ideas and methods to build and succeed with my company.
I cheekily emailed the local County Parliament MP and asked if they'd like a photo with me and my new Startup. They said yes, and thats booked in for next week. The election is coming up and it'll make him look like he's helping promote industry and I should hopefully get some advertising in the local city paper and potentially on his election flyers. I got a A3 poster printed of my company logo so I can hold it up for any photos.
Also got some business cards printed. Which is incredibly cool. I feel like Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. Didn't cost much money and look very nice indeedy. I'll be sure to hand some out at the business start up day.
I've also been pitching regularly for lots of jobs (in the evening after kids are in bed) on a variety of industry websites. I've landed one small app promo video, and some potential bigger 3d work.
Also applied for a small government grant that's up for grabs in my area, where you can get some funding to put towards paying for PR and business consultancy work.
Still all very exciting...
Oh and I've asked a friend who works for Apple, whether they can get discount for friends and family. I'll be needed a new iMac since my current one will be heading to my current employer... I'm sure I can justify needing the 5K retina iMac... :-)
Oh and I've asked a friend who works for Apple, whether they can get discount for friends and family. I'll be needed a new iMac since my current one will be heading to my current employer... I'm sure I can justify needing the 5K retina iMac... :-)
They can get you a friend discount but its lower than what they would get for themselves. So to save money, just have him buy the iMac for "himself" so he gets the bigger discount.
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@StormyStudio really quite brave of you and best of luck!
Good luck, man!
@StormyStudio
Best of luck!
Will you be hiring, by any chance?
I know that feels man.
Jumping without seeing ahead where you will land.
But if your deep down voice says its right its the path to go.
Don't listen to the persons which unconsciously plan the seed of worries in your head.
And they will be all around you specially at the darkest chapters.
The only way to become really good at something it to spend time with it.
If you have a clear goal you should put all the energy in it.
There is no reason for a "plan b" it distracts from "plan a".
Prepare for highs and lows man
You can do it.
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Best of luck!!
I hope it goes well for you
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Man, reading this post makes me sound like the bad guy
Hopefully others can see genuine caring about another member/human being.
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I think in a forum like this, it's important to state your option openly, respectfully and honestly. It's good discussion for other developers that are struggling with the same decision.
Good luck @StormyStudio ! It's great that you posted this here, as I'm sure others have the same aspirations. Timing isn't quite there yet for me, but I'm rowing in that direction for sure! All the best!
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I would quit with a video like this
P.S. Good luck
Good luck man! It is a brave move! All the best. Just make sure you have a plan and a backup plan. I did the same and left my 10 year job. Now after 18 months I have to find another job ...
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Best of luck my friend. I have been considering this for over a year now. Although I have not seen enough downloads, or money from my apps, to make the jump. (cookie moron test) is the only one that has ever done kinda good. Although I am looking into other business opportunities outside of the app world. Anyway man Congratulations for making this change I hope and pray it works out for you. Make sure to let me know when you get new apps out, I will download, rate and share them on my site for you to help you out. Best of luck.
@StormyStudio Good luck! I hope you can finally make a living out of what you love to do. I do the same with some help of my family to try to break trough. Best of all!
Cheers all for the most awesome comments...
**
Little update:**
Since handing my notice in on Friday.... It's been a busy few days...
My current work have started trying really hard to persuade me to do at least do half a day a week as a creative pitch guy. Even though a big part of me wants to go for a complete clean break so I can concentrate on my own business. I should and will say yes for a good rate. It'll keep me in the door with them if it all goes wrong. Plus I'll feel a bit like the 'little' guy in the film Elf with my little book of amazing highly prized ideas.
Lastly, I managed to get** a shout out on BBC Radio 2. ** (The no.1 radio station in the UK with over 15 million listeners a week). I'd text in saying how I'd handed my notice in and was starting an animation company with my wife. Very very cool... though they didn't read out my website address. Nearly amazing advertising :-)
You´re my hero! I wish you all the best!
Actually laughed out loud... :-)
Oh and purely for fun... here's last nights clip from BBC radio 2. :-)
That sounds totally awesome! Well done and best of luck to you!
@StormyStudio I would hire you just for interface design in a heartbeat.
Waiting for you to give a talk at Casual Connect on game UI. Hmm?
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No risk, no reward. Good luck stormy.
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That's awesome news. Your gonna do great! Engage!
You Rock! Keep sharing it! Be generous. Others get to be moved and inspired by your actions. People and things come into alignment with it.
Another little update... (I know it's not Game developer related right now but it hopefully will lead into it eventually).
4 days left of the normal day job.
New site is coming along slowly behind closed doors. Should be a big improvement.
Lost a few days as we went over to Euro Disney in France (it had been booked ages ago). Which was awesome and the 'magic' shined through the wind, rain and freezing temperatures. Our 5 year old daughter loved it, our 1 year old son got Chicken Pox. I was constantly paranoid at how much we were spending on food and drink, knowing my income is about to become a little unknown for a while.
I've been accepted on a Government funded business start up day this Friday. Only 20 places were avaialble (+ there's a free lunch). The organisers called and asked if they could use my business as one of their case studies. Which ultimately means there will be a team of 5 or 6 of us all working on ideas and methods to build and succeed with my company.
I cheekily emailed the local County Parliament MP and asked if they'd like a photo with me and my new Startup. They said yes, and thats booked in for next week. The election is coming up and it'll make him look like he's helping promote industry and I should hopefully get some advertising in the local city paper and potentially on his election flyers. I got a A3 poster printed of my company logo so I can hold it up for any photos.
Also got some business cards printed. Which is incredibly cool. I feel like Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. Didn't cost much money and look very nice indeedy. I'll be sure to hand some out at the business start up day.
I've also been pitching regularly for lots of jobs (in the evening after kids are in bed) on a variety of industry websites. I've landed one small app promo video, and some potential bigger 3d work.
Also applied for a small government grant that's up for grabs in my area, where you can get some funding to put towards paying for PR and business consultancy work.
Still all very exciting...
Oh and I've asked a friend who works for Apple, whether they can get discount for friends and family. I'll be needed a new iMac since my current one will be heading to my current employer... I'm sure I can justify needing the 5K retina iMac... :-)
Looking good!
They can get you a friend discount but its lower than what they would get for themselves. So to save money, just have him buy the iMac for "himself"
so he gets the bigger discount.
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Best of luck, sounds like things are moving along nicely!
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Haha very nice, congrats.
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Awesome! Congrats, and best of luck!
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Congratulations and all the best
Good luck man!
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