💫 QUITTING my salary job to work for myself full-time as a BOOKKEEPER | Realistic Bookkeeping

[@jennifermartin8625]

After 27 years as a high school English teacher, I am looking forward to learning bookkeeping as I head into retirement! There are a lot of young entrepreneurs in my community that need my services. I love learning from you. You are a great teacher, no matter the content!

[@brianabeebe9847]

We are just about in the same boat, lady! I am currently a high school teacher and am about to go on my 4th maternity leave - I can't do it anymore! Last Oct I decided that by Jan. 31 I would have my own bookkeeping business, and I do! Once my maternity leave ends, I'll be quitting my teaching job and pursuing my bookkeeping full time. Congratulations to you. You definitely have inspired and helped me along my journey!

[@frugalliving73]

Congratulations starting a bookkeeping business but don't leave your teacher job until you can meet your total teacher salary & benefits, that's a lot and you don't want to quit and not have the number of clients needed to support your current lifestyle and 4 kids. Just an opinion.

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

Briana! GOOD FOR YOU! I am so excited for you! Transitions can be stressful, but I trust that you are at the place you need to be to make that decision for you and your family :)

[@annaangle8728]

You and I are soooo similar! I am currently a middle school math teacher and mother of 3. I am seriously thinking about bookkeeping to be able to be more family oriented. Thanks for the realistic view of the challenges and joys of starting a bookkeeping business.

[@DayDreamJess]

I'm in the very beginning stage of my book keeping adventure and I absolutely love your page. You are honest and encouraging and I really appreciate your content.

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

Thank you so much for your comment, it means the world to me :)

[@findingtina7967]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! What an accomplishment!!!! Marketing! That is my question. How do you market yourself and find clients? where do you go?? Thanks for a “realistic” channel!!

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

I will try to make an update video specifically on that! Thank you for your support!

[@aren92793]

Congrats, girl! I subscribed to you when you were about 6-8 weeks in and I just want to say you’ve given such a REAL perspective for me and my business, and I’m forever grateful! Thank you so much for being YOU!

[@toddylu6869]

So at 54 and having had a 30 yr career in nursing… I’m kinda done and burned out. My hubby and I never had children so I have been full time for 30 years. I have an opportunity to retire coming up. I have set up a small LLC company and am in a different season of life. I need to move forward just along a different path. I can always return to nursing if it doesn’t work out…. But I am going to do my best. It is scary but I need a change. I found this video because I was looking for tips on bookkeeping which I have never really had to worry about. I just really liked this video and it resonated. I am subbing!

[@MichelleWolff11]

Congratulations!!! I've been watching all along. You've earned it! 💥💫

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

Thank you! I so appreciate that!

[@jimjuris]

I just started watching your videos today because I wanted to learn about basic bookkeeping. Your videos are fantastic. I support your move to quit your teaching job and become a bookkeeper. I hope you will keep making these great videos.

[@TheBusinessHandyMan]

This is encouraging me to take the leap to.

[@cherylkeck9689]

Great video and insight! Thank you.

[@AverySymone]

Congratulations - that is a huge accomplishment! You are absolutely right that you must take it seriously because business owners are trusting you with sensitive information. How did you learn bookkeeping? Sometimes I feel inadequate in my abilities since I haven’t taken a specific course for bookkeeping either.

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

Imposter syndrome is real! I really learned on the job! I wish you the best with your journey!

[@aliaakotp6968]

yes session, i can't wait!

[@aboubakerelsadikgadelkarim8589]

Congratulations. Really good business,

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

Noted!

[@fredrickjames1247]

Bravo!! I hope to make this very same declaration in the near future!!

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

I hope the same for you! Thank you!

[@kylejackson8]

Wow! Well said regarding your choice made and actions taken and results since leaving your Teaching position. Very encouraging!!! I stumbled across your channel looking for a simple spreadsheet to help me get professional regarding tracking my business expenses. Where are you now and what are you doing? Are you still producing videos?

[@sarahsselflovelifestyle463]

Thank you so very much for this video!

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

You are so welcome!

[@CantrellMosley1]

New Follower 🎉 glad I found your channel 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@orangetree24]

I love it! Congrats! And hope to get there one day. One day, I will.

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

Thank you! You absolutely will!

[@FinePointsBookkeeping]

Wow, so exciting, congrats! :)

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

Thank you - I really appreciate that!

[@abdulbasit9364]

Thank you ai summary its help me alot to understand ur video summary ❤

[@jenniferherren742]

Congratulations!

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

Thank you!

[@jussaracamacho4343]

How did you get clients? I'm planning on doing the same and start my Bookkeeping Business next month. Since I'm accounting working as a senior consultant I want to transition instead of quitting my job right away!

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

I totally think starting off part time and growing your business before you make the transition is the best way to go. I have a video on the "hustle" of getting clients - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2SQmoCgirV6g80 Hope that's helpful!

[@agnieszkamazany1542]

You are amazing!!! Congratulations on your progress 🥳🥳🥳 how do I help my husband in doing his books when he has a mess in it and for years he neglected it. I work from home as a photographer and retoucher and we both feel that I have enough of free time in my day to help him out. I don’t have an experience in bookkeeping but I am willing to learn. How did you communicate with your husband about day to day operations and transaction in his business?

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

I love your question! See if this video helps you in your specific situation - kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5iwc2iImr-rns0. The back work will definitely take some time to get through, but just try to do a little at a time and make progress!

[@saladi476]

Congratulations. Happy to hear that.😊 I have a question . I am not a outgoing personality but I am very good in math and good learner . This is kind of work I always want to do. But I want to do remotely. How can I learn that? Where did u learn all that stuff?

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

Bookkeeping is definitely a job you can do virtually. I don't have a lot of remote/virtual work so I don't have a ton of pointers on where to start specifically on that front. I've learned most of my bookkeeping literally on the job, but there are lots of ideas on how you can get experience - you could offer to bookkeep for a small business for free for a period of time, or you could try to shadow a bookkeeper, you could try to work under a CPA, or some courses advertise that they will show you the "ropes". I hope you find the right path for you!

[@detricegaines1889]

hey lady love the videos!! Happy New year 2023!! Are you thinking of coming back? Hope all is well!!

[@kath5476]

I’m a single SAHM just starting the bookkeeping journey and am wondering how many days/hours you’d recommend finding childcare of some sort for my two toddlers.

[@mrmaramind]

Here in L.A. I don't anyone who doesn't love and respect teachers. Can't say how often I hear that teachers are the most under paid jobs in the world.

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

That's such a great thing to hear! Thank you for putting that out there :)

[@Maricela.Gricel]

❤

[@MrDerichilliard]

Good for you on your decision. I do have a question what are the difference between a software like quick books and yourself? Do you file taxes or prepare them? Last what are your cost

[@mastixencounter]

im pretty sure she already made videos specifically talking about both those topics. Dont remember which video though

[@mastixencounter]

I think these were the videos, not sure if these are what your talking about kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn6lfoaqqrWqmtU&ab_channel=RealisticBookkeeping kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnTNdGqnZt94b8U&ab_channel=RealisticBookkeeping

[@MrDerichilliard]

Oh sweet thanks. Just watched two videos of hers so far. New subscriber.

[@RealisticBookkeeping]

I agree with @mastixencounter! :) I'm glad you've found some other helpful videos to answer your question!

[@linkingwithnaz1295]

You say drive 30 minutes away for a job like that's far