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# The Magic Number of Insta Followers You Need To Quit Your Day Job
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Ever wondered how many followers you need to get before you can pack up your desk and quit your day job?
Well wonder no more! We’ve crunched the numbers and found the sweet spot to hit so you can spend less time on the 9-5 and more time working on the things you love!
[TRIBE Creators](https://www.tribegroup.co/influencers) Rebecca Gawthorne ([@nourish_naturally)](https://www.instagram.com/nourish_naturally/) and Sonali Ghosh ([@sugaretal](https://www.instagram.com/sugaretal/)) share their insights on what it means to use Instagram for your day job.
Discover the magic number[ here.
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