Powrót do Intermediate (Grades 7-9) English (UK) – Interactive task

Leaving a Job to Try Something Creative

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Alfie

A relaxed British English speaker with an easy, informal style.

31 years · male

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I have a stable job, but I keep thinking about leaving it to try creative work. Can you ask me questions and help me decide?

Dobra odpowiedź:

That is a big decision, so I would ask what you dislike about the current job and what creative work you want to do. Have you earned any money from it already? Also, how long could you support yourself without the stable salary? The dream matters, but the risk needs to be clear.

I have some savings and a small online audience, but I have not earned much money from the creative work yet.

Dobra odpowiedź:

That sounds promising but not secure yet. A small audience is a start, but income is the stronger test. I would not leave immediately unless your savings can cover a realistic period and you have a plan to earn. Could you set a target, such as earning a certain amount for three months before quitting?

The problem is that my job takes so much energy that I hardly have time to create.

Dobra odpowiedź:

That is a real problem because creative work needs time and mental energy. Still, quitting completely is not the only solution. Could you reduce hours, take a short unpaid break, or set a fixed creative schedule for a few months? The aim is to create enough space without removing all financial stability at once.

My family thinks leaving would be irresponsible.

Dobra odpowiedź:

I can understand your family’s concern because they probably see the stable job as protection. I would not dismiss them, but I would show them a plan: savings, income targets, deadlines and a backup option. Calling it irresponsible may be unfair, but leaving without a plan would give them a reason to worry.

What would you advise me to do over the next six months?

Dobra odpowiedź:

I would not quit tomorrow. For six months, build evidence: create regularly, offer something paid, track income, and set a savings limit you will not go below. Also explore reducing hours or changing to a less exhausting job. At the end, decide based on results, not only frustration.