Sometimes, taking the bold step to quit a job is more than just a career move—it’s an act of self-empowerment. In my case, it was the spark that ignited my entrepreneurial journey and changed the course of my life.
Back in the day, I was working in London as Vice President at Lehman Brothers, a global financial services giant, during its administration phase post-bankruptcy. To many, it seemed like the pinnacle of success—high salary, impressive title, and working at a firm known worldwide. But behind the corporate façade, the work was soulless, and to be honest, I felt like I was wasting my time. There was no real satisfaction in what I was doing.
Watching my directors, earning enormous salaries while I knew their intelligence and effort didn’t necessarily match the numbers on their payslips, sparked a thought in my mind. I realised that if they could build something big, why couldn’t I do the same? That moment planted the seed of ambition in me—something much bigger than working for a paycheck.
So, I made a decision that many might have considered insane at the time—I quit my job. I left the security of a prestigious career and took the plunge into the unknown world of startups. The leap from finance to founding Parking Made Easy was, in many ways, a leap of faith, but one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
I won’t sugarcoat it—starting a business is tough. There are hurdles at every turn, from navigating the initial financial risks to dealing with the endless complexities of building something from the ground up. But the fulfilment that comes from creating something that not only fills a gap in the market but also brings value to people’s lives is unparalleled.
Parking Made Easy was born from the idea of simplifying a frustrating urban issue—finding parking. What started as a simple concept has now transformed into a platform that connects drivers with available parking spaces through technology, bringing ease and efficiency to everyday commuting.
Looking back, I see that quitting my job wasn’t the end of a chapter but the beginning of writing my own story. Quitting doesn’t have to be seen as career suicide, especially if it means pursuing something you believe in. If you’re feeling trapped in a job that no longer fulfils you, remember—there’s always another path. Walking away might just be the first step toward taking control of your life and building something meaningful.
If my experience can serve as any reminder, it’s that sometimes you have to take that crazy leap. Because, after all, it might just be the best thing you ever do.
