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How Quitting My Corporate Job for My Startup Dream F*cked My Life Up
A valuable life lesson
I. Introduction
After years of working in a corporate job, I made the decision to leave it all behind and pursue my dream of starting my own business. I had always been passionate about entrepreneurship and had been dreaming of starting my own business for years. I was excited about the possibilities and the freedom that came with being my own boss. I was confident that my startup idea was a winner and that I would be able to make a successful career out of it.
However, despite the initial excitement and optimism, quitting my corporate job for my startup dream ultimately fucked my life up. I quickly realized that running a startup was not as easy as I had thought. I faced numerous challenges and struggles that I had not anticipated.
One of the biggest struggles was financial instability. Without a steady income from a corporate job, I had to rely on my savings and support from family and friends to make ends meet. This constant worry about money was a huge source of stress and anxiety. It also put a strain on my personal relationships, as I often had to ask for financial help from loved ones.
The financial instability also took a toll on my physical and mental health. As a startup founder, I was…
