If you’ve gotten to this point, you have already assessed how you’ve gotten to the point where Changing Your Game is an option and you are certain that your current situation isn’t just a case of bad times hitting everyone. The tough questions, however, are not finished being asked.

At this stage, you are now ready to figure out if you have the financial capabilities of making such a change. This is broken into two categories: The employed and the unemployed, each with their own set of questions.

Let’s start with the unemployed. The situation, obviously, is a bit more flexible to pursue what you want to do rather than what you have to do. Your financial situation, of course, is also different. For instance, you may be receiving unemployment benefits, or those benefits my be close the running out.

For the employed, on the other hand, it is a far different matter. It then becomes an issue of how long do you need to get your other interests off the ground before you can leave.

In any case, you have to look at your finances, particularly your current expenses. As many financial experts can attest, your ability to save money is helped by cutting out the nickle-and-dime expenses like that Frappucino from Starbucks.

Your transitional time frame is equally important. We will make delve into the subject of training in greater detail at a later time, but it could play a role in how long it will take you to leave your situation.

Also, consider the income level you are at now versus where you want to be. If you have opted to strike out on your own, when did you plan on leaving your current position? Regardless of the answer, you should make sure that your finances are in order and you can sustain yourself in case you income fluxuates.

In the end, it is crucial for your to have a grasp on your finances before making any changes. So, if need be, seek outside financial advice before moving forward.