Telltale signs you're ready to take a more creative pathway

I'm a fan of 'slash careers' where your career is made up of a number of elements,  a package or collection of 'slashes'. These reflect that one person can have multiple careers over time based on experience, interests and acquired skills. The slash approach is also a common way to transition*.  By hanging on to prior work, you can support yourself while easing your way into a new career. 
So for those of you who have always wanted to explore a more creative role and with the rise of online approaches to market and pull customers towards you, consider these signs that you are ready:

• You’ve Got a Plan
  
• You’ve Saved Up
  
• Your Business Is Legit
  
• You Know Your Resources
  
• You’re Mentally Prepared

http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2013/5-telltale-signals-youre-ready-to-quit-your-day-job/?campaign_label=etsy_success&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=etsy_success_082713_6827062976_0_0&utm_medium=email&email_sent=1377641341&euid=R2N4zKkqGjebP-k21jnSb9drfwxK&eaid=4620036077&x_eaid=3fdf9a9e8f

*The ‘slash’ concept is teased out more in the excellent reference “The Encore Career Handbook”.