Would You Quit Your Job if You Received Bitcoin?
Everyone has a number. This poll asks: For how many BTC (one-time, after tax) would you resign from your job today?
Clear assumptions help: there’s no vesting, no lockup, and you can self-custody immediately. Vote above and see how other Bitcoiners think
about risk, reward, and personal runway.
How people usually think about their “BTC number”
- Runway: Convert BTC to months/years of living costs. Many aim for 18–36 months before building the next thing.
- Opportunity cost: Leaving a stable job can free time for a startup, study, or relocation—but it’s still a trade-off.
- Volatility: BTC can move fast. Some keep a cash buffer and self-custody the rest to sleep at night.
- Taxes & paperwork: Your number must be after tax. Avoid surprises about capital gains or income treatment.
- Constraints: Health insurance, dependents, visas, and non-competes matter as much as the headline number.
Rules of thumb (not financial advice)
- Safety first: If you’re quitting, secure a 12–24 month fiat buffer and practice restoring your wallet from backup.
- Diversify skills: Before you resign, list the 3 skills you can monetize within 90 days.
- Avoid lifestyle creep: Keep costs low until your new income stream is consistent.
Interpreting the results
Low thresholds (≤ 2–5 BTC) suggest a community ready to take risk or with low burn. High thresholds (≥ 10–20 BTC) imply tighter obligations,
higher cost of living, or preference for stability. The “I already work for myself / in Bitcoin” bucket helps separate entrepreneurs from salaried voters.
Cast your vote above and share the poll—broader samples make the insights more useful for everyone.
