Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunter's Campfire thinking about quiting - am I nutz?

The time to jump in is when the economy is down. The only way to go is up. Sounds like you have a "what if" moment that you might let pass you by. May not come again.

Plan carefully but go for it. (remember: You get what you paid for and this was free)

As others have said, make sure you have your eyes wide open and a realistic plan. There are some who will just let their creditors suck air while they walk away from their obligations. I'm not wired that way.

One thing that frosts me is these human interest stories about somebody giving up a lucrative career to follow their dream of making leather sandals or fishing lures. In most of those cases it is somebody with a big law practice or a stock broker or such with a gazillion dollar nest egg. Good luck to a typical wage slave trying to pull that off.

Paul

Depends on your age, and debt load. I'm 59 and 1/2, and was out of work for 10 mos. I have a job, now, that I like, and am happy. If you are in your 30's and don't have undue debt, or your wife works, GO FOR IT! what the hell, you only have one life to live! Live it to the fullest! Don't set back and say I wish I'd have done that.....hell that's why I'm going back to Africa, with my son, next August! Damn the torpedoes, full steam ahead!


maddog

I�m all for people being able to pull off �perfect world� scenarios if they can, but I view work as part of the human condition for all but the independently wealthy. From the beginning of mankind until about 75 years ago, people worked in the fields, the woods, the factories or their stores until their bodies gave out and they moved in with their kids or they dropped dead. We now have invented a number of ways for people to earn money to buy stuff that gives us the flexibility to not have to do that. If what I do for work allows me to accomplish whatever else I want to get out of life, I call it good even if I don�t necessarily like the work. Of course, my idea of a good life is to not have to work at all, so no �work� is ever going to satisfy that goal unless it throws off enough cash or a pension to satisfy future needs. My work does not define me, so I don�t worry about it as long as I enjoy my non-work time.

My wife got a kick out of the relationship advice the first time you posted it.

I appreciate all the responses folks. While we aren't wealthy, we ain't hurting like some either. The tough part would be walking away from a solid paycheck into the great unknown. If I was 20 again and in this position I would not hesitate, but then again I did some pretty stupid stuff when I was 20 too. sometimes you get the best advise from people you don't know and who don't know you. I'm not quitting tomorrow but I'm not walking away either. Much more due diligence to do.

Not bad for my 3000th post. Totally unintentional.

Only you know what your expenses are and what you can afford to do.

You say you aren't afraid of hard work, then pursue your desires as a part time venture until you have all your ducks in a row. Just be careful to provide enough time for your family.........that can bite you in the ass before you know it.


One other thing............even though this suggestion of mine means mores hours it just might help you feel better at the day gig because you know that you are on to something better!

Have you clarified your relationship with your current employer, What does happen is 2 people marching to a different tune.
He may not be a SOB, just hasn't explained his position & your position clearly, so possibly a sit down might work.
Having said that- If you can see an opportunity is todays' depressed economy and the figures stack up well, CLEARLY set out you plan and work CLOSELY with you partner to get it to the jump off stage and you still feel confident - As we say 'HAVE A GO'
I jumped 20 years ago, don't regret it but it is hard work & personal discipline is the key factor

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A Friend DOWN UNDER

"thinking about quiting - am I nutz?"


yep, I would tell ya why, but you will do what you want anyway.

Opportunities exist in good and bad economic times. You know the business and the risks. Weigh them carefully and do what you think is best.

I've stayed at jobs I didn't like for family reasons. I won't be making that error much longer.