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You quit a 6-figure job? What a waste.

Don’t just change careers; combine them!

Ruti Dadash
4 min readJul 1, 2021
Don’t just toss it - recycle it! Photo by Nareeta Martin on Unsplash

Quitting a Career

Ever heard of someone who quit a six-figure job in the corporate world to become a freelance copywriter? Or a doctor who realised her true passion was directing short videos? No need to look too far, social media is full of them.

But doesn’t it feel like a waste, sometimes? Look at all the money, years and effort they spent into studying their topic, then working their way up the ladder and when they finally see success, they just throw it all away and start anew.

Ok, they may be happier now… but what a waste!

In this article, I’m going to explain how — with a little thought — all those years of experience can still contribute towards a fulfilling and lucrative career.

The Challenges of Getting Noticed

When you begin freelancing, it’s often hard to stand out in the crowded marketplace. Whether your skill is copywriting, photography, or SEO, it can be hard to get some attention when there are so many others that offer the same service.

There is one particular strategy that is often met with a lot of resistance, particularly from people who are still in the initial stages of trying to…

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Ruti Dadash
Ruti Dadash

Written by Ruti Dadash

Passionate business consultant, and founder of a successful digital marketing agency, Imperial Rank SEO. Not sure which is the side hustle here — love ’em both!

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