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made the decision to leave my job

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and go into business for myself as a freelancer. If you've done this (or if you own your own business) I would appreciate any and all advice.
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  • flutterby918flutterby918
    I don't have any advice, but I wanted to wish you lots of luck! I hope you will be a lot happier!
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    TTC Since Dec 2006
    *IVF #1 cancelled at ET*
    *IVF #2 OHSS, transfer cancelled*
    *FET #1 2 frosties, c/p*
    *Lap April 2010, removed endometrioma/endo implants*
    *Surprise BFP June 2010*
    *Beautiful daughter born 2/14/11!!*
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  • sweetcaroline10sweetcaroline10
    No advice. Just wanted to wish you the best luck ever!! Congratulations on your decision!!
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  • CJ71903CJ71903 member
    Yay!!  It sounds like you were pretty unhappy in your job, so glad to hear that you're deciding to do something else.  It stinks being in a position that you don't like at all.  Best of luck, dear!
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  • musubigirlmusubigirl member
    Good luck!!!!  Sorry I don't have any advice. 
    SAIFW
    PCOS diagnosis~can't remember how many years ago
    Several cycles of Clomid with OBGYn ~BFNs
    11-09 Initial Consult with RE
    12-09 Changed to a different RE
    1-2010 CCT-BFN
    2-2010 Rest Cycle, Waiting for AF..where are yOU?
    3.5.2010 RE found a cyst....Rest another month
    3.12.10 AF
    3.13.10 Cyst still there....on BCP until next month
    4.10.10 Starting Lupron/Gonal-F/Luveris
    April 2010 IVF #1 ~ BFP
    5.5.10 Beta #1~150
    5.7.19 Beta #2~300
    5.19.10 1st u/s 2 sacs~~
    5.25.10 2nd u/s 2 heartbeats~twins
    EDD 1.12.11
    Delivered on 11.28.10 due to HELLP syndrome at 33w 4days
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  • AnasaraAnasara
    No advice, but GL!
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  • madelyn07madelyn07 member

    WOW! Congratulations! I am so very, very happy for you (and totally jealous, too!).

    Best of luck! I'm sure you will be much happier.

    TTC #1 since June 2008 *SAIFW*

    TI, IUIs, IVF = c/ps and BFNs

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  • LOVEDBYDLOVEDBYD
    Sorry no advice, just best of luck wishes!!!
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  • scatterbrainlizscatterbrainliz
    Wow!  No advice but I wanted to wish you the very best of luck in your new venture! 
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  • baloneydiscbaloneydisc member
    I am a business owner with a BA in Business / Accounting.  Please let me know if I can be of any assistance :)
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    TTC since 4/09.
    Diagnosed PCOS. Diagnosed Hypothryoid 11/09.
    SHG & SA normal. PCOS Research study started 5/10.
    Clomid/Femara cycle #1 - 6/10 = BFN
    Clomid/Femara cycle #2 - 7/10 = BFP #1 - Missed miscarriage 9/2/10
    11/12 - BFP #2 - 11/22 - m/c
    5/1/11 - BFP #3 - Pre-eclampsia, IUGR & bed rest from 32w. DD born via induction 1/4/12.
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  • roselln2roselln2
    I've never done this, but good luck, Niki! I know you have been unhappy at your job, and I hope that this new opportunity brings happiness and fulfillment!
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  • caityrcaityr

    Its the best decision I ever made, little did I know I would need lots of flexibility for IF treatments:)

    Def assume you will make mistakes some of them expensive but you will learn so much. Also stay 100% on top of your books and billing. If you do not have it in you to do that yourself hire someone, its worth it.

    Decide early on how you will market yourself and constantly re evaluate how you will draw new business to you. 

    Network like crazy. Always be meeting people.

    Best of luck!

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  • ginger67ginger67
    Theres nothing worse then not loving your job, we all work way too many hours for that. Im so glad you decided to do this GL!
    1-20-09 BFP third month of Follistim IUI 02-19-09 MC 06-24-09 MC July IUI Follistim Ganirelix Ovidrel Crinone=BFN Aug. IUI Follistim Ganirelix ovidrel Crinone=BFP= scared sh**less 10-12-09 MC = 1 ectopic 1 perfect Dec. IUI Gonal-F Ganirelix Ovidrel Crinone Lovenox 01-02-10 BFP=scared sh**less again 01-06-10 CP SAIF ALWAYS WELCOME : ) March 2010 - IVF in progress converted to IUI 03-30-10 BFN April 2010 - IVF - BFFN June 2010 - IVF - BFFN July IUI BFP! March 26 2011 Gracie is here! imageImage and video hosting by TinyPic imageImage and video hosting by TinyPic
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  • k-martk-mart
    Good luck!!!
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  • juliebee80juliebee80
    I don't have any advice to offer, congrats on making what must have been a difficult decision.  Wishing you the best of luck. 
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  • thewormstheworms member

    GL cutie.

    It will be so great for your peace of mind.

    When are you giving notice?

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    It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
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  • cookie_queencookie_queen

    So happy for you! What a great feeling that must be. I'm out of a job as of June because my teaching contract was nonrenewed. I'm going to be collecting unemployment and I'm kinda excited about staying at home.

    DH used to do freelance consulting for computer systems. He incorporated and then used his contacts to get jobs. Most were long term postions. They paid his company and then he paid his own taxes and health insurance from there. There were lots of things he could write off with the business.

    Good luck!

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    Callan George and Bennett Charles born and died 11/7/10
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    FET #2 July 2011= no transfer because my lining sucked
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  • Kiki11Kiki11
    I know you've been unhappy at work so I want to wish you lots of luck in your new endeavor!! :)
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  • DinaLINYDinaLINY

    Wow Niki! that's awesome. Good luck

     

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  • may2806may2806 member
    Lots of luck! I freelanced on the side, but never had the guts to make it a full-time job. Not sure if I can help, but let me know if you have any questions!
    Dx: High FSH, stage IV endo, homozygous C677T MTHFR and PAI-1
    Early loss 10/08
    Lap 1/09
    IVF #1 "natural IVF" - 1 egg retrieved, missed m/c
    Tried several mini-stim cycles with no response
    Switched clinics - dx'd as carrier for Fragile X
    IVF #2 MDL protocol Jan/Feb converted to IUI, BFN
    IVF #2 take 2: Antagonist, one embie, BFN
    IVF #3: Antagonist, no fertilization
    One last ditch effort at OE IVF (antagonist with Clomid) cancelled
    DE cycle #1 Jan/Feb 2011, BFP, ectopic
    DE cycle #2 June/July 2011 - BFP
    10/28/11 Baby girl lost at 17 weeks due to pre-term labor. We love and miss you.
    DE cycle #3 June/July 2012 - BFP, twins, both heartbeats stopped, D&C
    2 frosties but don't know what's next
    FET Dec 2012: BFP! Praying this one sticks for the long haul!
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  • cara-n-stevecara-n-steve member
    Good for you!!!!  CONGRATS!
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  • ShannonT08ShannonT08
    No advice, but I wanted to wish you the best of luck!!
    It's a GIRL! Born 12/16/10 Baby 2.0 is on the way! Due in June.
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  • MontyMrsMontyMrs
    Congrats and good luck! I'm a freelancer but I work long term projects for companies ( I've been at my current gig for 3 years). If I can help you in any way lemme know.
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  • Rachael07.07.07Rachael07.07.07 member
    I dont really have any experience with that but I wanted to wish you lots of luck going out on your own. I hope that you will be much happier and very successful!
    DX PCOS w/IR 01/08.
    Currently pg with our 1st after 6.5 yrs of IF (thank you IVF)
     
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  • Dragonfly1226Dragonfly1226 member

    Congratulations! 

    I don't have any advice, but I want to wish you the best of luck. I know your job has been stressing you out (to put it mildly). I really hope that this change makes things a lot better for you hon :)

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  • psychmusetlspsychmusetls member
    this is very exciting!  Good luck sweetie!
    S/PAIFW
    Tara & Dave - TTC since September 2006
    PCOS - dx 1999 (amenorrhea) | freakishly long fallopian tubes
    Hypoglycemic | thyroid issues | severely anemic
    Multiple Clomid cycles of 50, 100, 150 - absolutely no response
    Follistim 50/100 | Follistim 75/125 | Follistim 100/150 IUI - all BFNs
    Converted IVF - BFP - m/c | FET - BFN | IVF #2 = BFN
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  • kimarino13kimarino13 member
    No advice, just a w00t!  You'll do grrrrrreat (said in my best Tony The Tiger voice).  Wink

    After 2 rounds of IVF & 2 rounds of FET, we were blessed with identical twin girls!
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  • whispergrrlwhispergrrl member

    Good luck! It is such a wonderful feeling when you get to give notice at a job that you dislike!

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  • newsbabynewsbaby
    WOW Nikki. I can't say I am that surprised but something tells me that you will do very well for yourself. What are you going to be freelancing in? GOOD LUCK!!!
    TTC since 8/07 DX - Severe MFI/azoospermia & MTHFR/ TESEs found sperm - 7/08 & 6/09/ 12/08 - IVF#1 - BFN/ 6/09 - IVF #2 - cancelled due to OHSS risk (had retrieval)/ 7/09 - FET #1 - BFN/ 9/09 - FET #2 - BFN/ 11/09 - IVF #3 with new RE cancelled twice - 10/09 & 11/09/ 1/10 - IVF #3 take 3 - BFN/ 4/10 - IVF #4 - first ever BFP on 5/13/10!!! 108 @ 10dp3dt/ 2nd beta 311!/ sono on 5/28/10 said TWINS!!!! Lilypie Second Birthday tickers
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  • DrVWifeDrVWife member
    No advice but wanted to wish you lots of luck!
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  • juliannatjuliannat
    Good luck! DH and I are business owners and I could never work for anyone ever again!
    B/G twins!
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  • QuiltingBeeQuiltingBee
    I don't have any advice but I want to wish you all the best.  It's not an easy road, but it can be very rewarding! 
    image 30 y/o with PCOS HSG normal, SA essentially normal (slightly low morph but good # and motility) 50 mg Clomid...zip; 100 mg Clomid...nada; 150 mg Clomid...zilch 1/10 Injectable cycle with Gonal-F, Ovidrel, and TI.....Beta 2/22...BFN 2/10 Injectable cycle with Gonal-F and Follistim (long story), Ovidrel..BFN 4/10 Injectable cycle (see above). BFP but early m/c 5w5d. 5/10 Break cycle due to BFC (Big Fat Cyst)...darn it all 6/10 Injectable cycle +IUI...BFN 7/10 Injectable cycle + IUI.....BFP!!! Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
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  • deputysgirldeputysgirl member
    Good for you!!  I have tossed around the idea of freelancing or doing my own thing for years now, but I've never been brave enough to get very far with it.  Good Luck! Sorry...this wuss, doesn't have any advice.  ;-)
    Lovey and I married Oct 2005 He's 34; I'm 33
    TTC since October 2007 DX: MFI
    #1 & #2: Fall 2009 - 2 rounds of Clomid - BFN's
    #3: April 2010: IVF w/ ICSI - BFP but then....blighted ovum, D&C 5/26/10
    #4: 8/27/10 - FET = BFN :(
    #5: FET #2 - 10/28/10, 2 embryos... BFN
    #6: IVF w/ ICSI & AH ER 3/5/2011; 6-day trx 2 blasts 3/11 BFP!!! HB @ 6weeks but it was gone a few days later. D&C 4/8/11
    #7: IVF w/ ICSI & AH ER 8/29/11; 6 day trx 2 blasts, BFP!! (3 totsicles too) HB seen at 7 weeks, but was gone at 8.5 weeks. D&C 10/14/11 HEARTBROKEN!!
    #8 FET - 4/6/12, 1 embryo.....
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  • jennim1984jennim1984
    Good Luck Niki! I know you really hated that job, so happy for you.
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  • grazygrazy member
    No advice, but the best of luck!
    DS born 7.30.11
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  • kthappy76kthappy76
    That's huge Niki, congrats on taking the leap!  DH & I have a business on the side (in addition to working FT), well it's mostly him since it's engineering.  But I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have.  GL!
    TTK 9/06 / TTC 10/08 / Twins 12/11 / Life Blog
    5 REs + 3 surgical hysteroscopies for septum/lap + 3 failed IUIs
    IVF w/ICSI/AH & acu = BFP!, unexplained spontaneous m/c @ 8w2d (our little girl),
    FET w/acu = BFP!, B/G twins!, lost MP @19w, dx w/funneling cervix @20w,
    twins nearly lost to IC @21w, saved by rescue cerclage, 17P & 16w of bedrest
    Our twins born @36w4d via CS when A came foot first

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  • Saratogabride08Saratogabride08
    thats great news-congrats! I would love to do that someday!  I am jealous :)
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  • mrslovebugmrslovebug
    Good Luck Niki!
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  • Jlynn3Jlynn3
    So happy for you Niki!  Wishing you lots of luck with your change :)
    SAIFW
    TTC since 2008 dx PCOS & MFI
    Clomid/Femara no "O"
    IVF #1 BFN
    FET #1 cancelled for biopsy
    FET #1.2 c/p, July 2012 c/p
    IUI #1 & 1.2 canceled
    IVF #2 ER 12/1, Freeze all due to OHSS
    FET #2.1 cancelled due to DVT risk, FET #2.2 Jan 2013
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