Counting down to the day of freedom... 5 more days to go.
By Lee Ka
@kaka135 (14931)
Malaysia
November 23, 2010 9:37am CST
Finally, there are only 5 more days to go, and I'll be officially leaving my current company, and be unemployed.
I've tendered my resignation letter about 3 months ago, and I need to serve for 3 month notice. 3 months is actually a long time to wait, especially when I don't have any motivation at work anymore.
5 more working days, and I'll be a full-time housewife, mother, and freelancer. I will be spending more time with my family, especially my lovely son, and also with my home. It'll be totally a new stage in my life too. I'm very excited to welcome this another new page in my life. 
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15 responses
@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Nov 10
I have all kinds of questions. Why? At first I thought you were perhaps retiring but 31 is a little young for that. Do you know of a job freelancing that will pay well enough? Are you married and your husband is happy for this as well? Are you just wanting to be with your family all day? Do you have a medical issue that won't let you continue working?
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Dec 10
Sounds like a great way to earn money. Kids are all important. Great! Starting your own business. Hope it goes well for you.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Dec 10
Sometimes it is a slow start. Hope you don't get disellusioned. Hopefully things will rise for you and be profitable.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 10
Fifteen years ago I did the same thing like you. I tendered my resignation to a well paying job to run my own business. It was a long wait as I too have to tender 3 months notice but since I had my annual leave accumulated I got released much earlier. There come a time in our life when we feel the need to be independent and free from datelines, attending boring meetings etc. I am now a happy individual not tied down to any rules and regulations of any employers and doing things at my freewill on my own time. I have not looked back since.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
12 Dec 10
When I stopped active employment I started a food catering business. It lasted for ten years before I quit to take care of my family businesses when dad passed away. Dad has left a string of business to benefit 10 of his children but since none of my siblings are interested to run these businesses I volunteered but sacrificing the comfort of my own home. I've to relocate to another town as it is where all these businesses are located. There are few businesses that my dad planned out for us in sundry mart, saloon, pub, resthouse and laundry mart. I am not operating all of them except for the pub and the houses for rentals.
@carolscash (9492)
• United States
25 Nov 10
Good for you! I think that more mothers need to be home with their children and although it cuts the income down, I believe that mothers working has led to an increase in crime rates, teen pregnancies, etc. It is important that our children think that they are important enough to us for us to be there for them. Just set a schedule for your freelance work and I am sure that you will do fine.
@Lexielilly (173)
• Philippines
27 Nov 10
You're right, I salute Kaka for her courage, a moment with our family especially in raising kids is a vital role and would nurture good relationship with them too.
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
24 Nov 10
Hi kaka,
Leaving the job is giving some relief to your work pressure and I felt you are happy to leave the job. There may be some disturbance in the initial stage as your permanent income is going to stop. I am sure that you must be mentally prepared for the same and can spend more time in freelance and earn more. One lady, who worked and left the job, told me that the initial stage was very difficult as all of a sudden stopped the income. Now I remember about her and written the above lines.
Have a great time with your family especially with your lovely son.
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
12 Dec 10
Hi there, thanks for your response.
I actually have planned for this for about a year, hence I have prepared for this. I am also glad to have a friend working together with me, and we are currently meeting two potential clients now. I didn't expect things to be run out this well, though we haven't get the projects, at least there are chances. 
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
24 Nov 10
3 months!!!! That's way too long for me. Most companies require at least one month notice. I actually envy you because I've been wanting to quit my job for a long time. But, I can't. I'm single and need to depend on me for survival. Sometimes, I wonder, too, what would it feel like to stay at home and be with your child. I think kids raised by their moms are good kids. I hope you have a grand time with your son.
@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
12 Dec 10
Hi there, thanks for your response.
If you really do not like your current job, you can always look for alternatives, right? I was once not happy with my job, and I thought of starting my own business or becoming a teacher, then I found my previous job that paid me quite well and I was quite happily working there, hence I stopped thinking of starting my own business. Now, it can be a good chance for myself too.
I am very appreciate that my mother raised me up, and she also did some tailoring work at home while taking care of us, and I'd like to do that to my kids too.
I am very appreciate that my mother raised me up, and she also did some tailoring work at home while taking care of us, and I'd like to do that to my kids too. 
@moonlitmagikchild (22181)
• United States
27 Nov 10
i couldnt imagine having to give 3 months notice and knowing that you had to face work you werent into for 3 months!! ive heard of 2 weeks as norm but ugh 3 months and i think id end up walking out before the end of it
@forester1985 (999)
• Indonesia
23 Nov 10
Good mother will be keep the son every time and every where, especially for the baby. But, you must have adaptation for the new life like that. your income will decrease, because you not have income from working. There is you has prepared that?
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
24 Nov 10
Hi there, thanks for your response.
Yeah, I've prepared for that, and I know I will be busier than now and I need to work harder, as I have more things to take care of. But, to me, the most important is I can spend time with my son and bring up him by myself, also I'll have more time with my family. This is what I really want to do in my life.
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
25 Nov 10
I think you are very courageous for taking this step. With all the uncertainty of the economy out there, it is great to hear of news like yours. Even though you are leaving your post, you are making room for another person to get a job.
Plus of course, you could be with your family full-time. And that is a good thing.
Goodluck!
@TheMonkeyKing (152)
• Philippines
25 Nov 10
Good luck to you, and may God shower you all with blessings! My wife and I also believe that there is more to loose if we do not raise our daughter ourselves. It has entailed a lot of sacrifice, but we too are hoping for the best.
May it also be nothing but the best for you.
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
23 Nov 10
Wow, that is cool! Good luck to you! I wish you all the best with your new career and new life, I am sure it will be wonderful!
@Lexielilly (173)
• Philippines
27 Nov 10
That is splendid, hats off for you kaka. I know spending time with your kid would be the best time you'll ever have..
@maygodblessu44 (7336)
• India
25 Nov 10
Hello my friend kaka135 Ji,
Well, Congretulations for deciding to bring up your son at home and giving full time with him. However I have some reservations before leaving any job. I would like to devote my time with same sincerity as before without any feeling that I have nil interest now due to leaving the job. It will give me more satisfaction for my whole life for my earniong. Thanks. Take care.
May God bless You and have a great time.
