“I Regret Everything” Lady Who Dumped Ksh 300K Job Cries Out, Says Life Has Never Been The Same

Walking away from a well paying job can be exciting, especially for someone hoping to build an independent business. However, one Nairobi entrepreneur has revealed that her decision to leave employment came with lessons she had not anticipated.

The entrepreneur, Anne Muhia, has reflected on her experience after resigning from a corporate position that earned her KSh 300,000 monthly. Looking back, she believes there were important steps she should have taken before making the career move.

One of the issues she identified was her financial preparedness. Although she had a clear desire to venture into entrepreneurship, she had not adequately planned for the period when she would no longer receive a regular salary.

She also realised that she had spent much of her professional life building connections within her workplace without establishing a strong public profile outside that environment.

This became an important lesson when she started exploring opportunities beyond formal employment. People who knew her professional abilities were largely those she had interacted with during her corporate career.

Anne’s experience made her appreciate the value of personal branding, particularly for professionals who intend to become independent consultants or business owners.

She believes that developing a recognisable professional identity before leaving employment can make it easier to attract opportunities and establish credibility in a new field.

Her experience has since influenced the direction of her work. Anne ventured into personal branding coaching, helping professionals understand how to communicate their skills, build visibility and position themselves for opportunities.

She also encourages people planning to leave employment to think carefully about their financial position and the practical demands of running a business.

For her, the transition from a salaried position to entrepreneurship involves more than simply deciding to become one’s own boss.

Her reflections offer an interesting perspective on career changes, particularly for employees who may be considering leaving well paying positions in pursuit of business opportunities.

Anne’s experience demonstrates why preparation is an important part of making such a transition.

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