One year job-quitting anniversary

[Charlotte Dunford]

Last year this time, I gave my two weeks notice to quit my corporate job. I just graduated college 1 year ago at the time, very little saved up. When I walked out of that office, people had smirks on their faces expecting me to be back in Corporate America within 3 months because ya know, "it's tough out there, 90% of startups fail, real estate is risky and the list goes on". As soon as I got out of the corporate world, I tasted the wild sweetness of entrepreneurship and most importantly, the freedom of taking control of your own life! Here I am one year later, with 57 total units and almost $1 million of assets under control, my mobile home park investment firm is expanding, and a much, much happier self. In the future, I may experience many challenges, headaches, failures, and the gut-wrenching experiences entrepreneurs know very well. But one thing is for sure, I will never go back!

[Charlotte Dunford]

@Jacob Tankersley The leap was never comfortable, but I knew I had to do it. It was more like an escape out of Corporate America versus a well-planned transition. In life, I always ask for what I wanted. So I did the same thing with my boss and asked for what everyone who is a corporate employee wants (You can probably guess that easily). That didn't go well and I did not see much future in the position I was in. I could not get what I wanted through the corporate route so I took matters into my hands to get what I want myself. I had fears but was able to stay calm and act effectively through them. I couldn't get financing for deals at first for very obvious reasons, but I have this ability to solve big problems in creative ways. I think critically and am able to find ways to make it work. I was able to make seller financing deals and everything built up from there. I found where my talents were and was able to use it in a place that appreciates them. My recommendations to anyone who is in corporate and wants out - Do not perform for the audience who does not belong to you.