Being used to a steady paycheck from a regular job, with a
family or other financial obligations, makes stepping out of your comfort zone
a little risky.
You’re able to provide the services they need and you understand what has to be done.
It doesn’t seem to
matter how miserable you are in that job, the alternative scares the pants off
many of us. There is a safer way of
jumping off that cliff and it entails your current boss.
Your employer could be your ticket to a successful freelance
business, if his business doesn’t conflict with your dreams. If you were thinking of starting a freelance
copy writing business, you could negotiate a contract with your current employer
for 50% of your time for the first year after you leave.
This would give you a springboard for finding
other clients while still covering your monthly expenses.
You’re probably wondering about now, why your employer would
agree to sign a contract for half of your time?
There are a number of reasons, and they can result in a “win-win” situation for both of you.
There are a number of reasons, and they can result in a “win-win” situation for both of you.
If you’re on good terms with your employer, chances are he
doesn’t want to lose you. It takes time
to train someone to fill your job and train them to the company’s way of being
productive.
Even if he decides to replace you, it can take months to
gather resumes, interview candidates, and hire the right person.
During that time you can be performing job functions from your home office, perhaps even training your replacement and providing your boss with a smoother transition by minimizing the disruption to his business.
During that time you can be performing job functions from your home office, perhaps even training your replacement and providing your boss with a smoother transition by minimizing the disruption to his business.
If you’re not on good terms with your boss and the company
is downsizing, merging, or being bought out, you can help them avoid the
unpleasantness and cost of firing you.
You are actually doing them a favor by restructuring this in the form of a contract for services that can be “stretched out” for a period of time if needed.
You are actually doing them a favor by restructuring this in the form of a contract for services that can be “stretched out” for a period of time if needed.
Frankly, if an employer has to choose between letting you go
and paying severance and benefits versus signing a contract for a time period,
which do you think they’d prefer?
Signing and getting tangible work and services in return without the
costs associated with terminating you is a much better deal for him.
The contract may even be allocated from a
different budget category, making it more affordable for the company. There’s another reason your boss may opt for a contract, and
that is your knowledge. You are already
familiar with the company, its clients and services.
You’re able to provide the services they need and you understand what has to be done.
Many creative people have used this
logic in approaching their bosses to negotiate their first contract and go out
on their own. If you’re interested in starting your own business your
current job can provide the security you need in your first year. What better way to get started on your dream?
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