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Keep reading to find out why you might want to hold on toyour 9-to-5.

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This was asked by a married woman whose spouse is a stay-at-home dad for their child.

She currently is in talent acquisition and is the only income for the household.

On the other hand, if youre thinking of starting the business on the side, thats a no-brainer.

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This stability reduces the financial pressure on your fledgling business, allowing it to grow organically.

In fact, many entrepreneurs use their own savings to get their businesses off the ground.

This cant be done with a very tight timeline and budget.

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you gotta give yourself time to let the business develop.

Its like learning a new skill you cant expect immediate results.

it’s crucial that you learn the habits, try things, fail and ultimately succeed.

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When starting a business, set some constraints.

For example, give yourself six months to see if it works.

If it doesnt, move on to something else, whether its another business or a job.

If it takes two months, great.

Balancing a day job and aside gigis challenging but possible with the right mindset and habits.

However, being practical is just as important a part of your financial planning.

So, take Sethis advice and dont quit your day job just yet.

Instead, think of it as a launchpad for your entrepreneurial success.

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