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How to build a solopreneur safety net

What to do before you leave your 9-to-5 job.

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Anna Burgess Yang
Dec 21, 2025
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Leaving your corporate job for a solopreneur path is a bold move — and it can feel terrifying. But as long as you’re prepared, it can be a smart move, especially in the current rocky job market.

I worked at one corporate job for 15 years. Then I pivoted to a new career in marketing. Eighteen months later, I was working for myself as a full-time freelance writer. Within two months of going solo, I had replaced my salary at a marketing agency, but I’d also taken a lot of baby steps in advance of making the switch.

If you’re a solopreneur, you can make the transition easier if you build a safety net before you walk out of the corporate door.

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