My family thinks leaving a government job would be irresponsible, but I keep thinking about building something of my own.
I left a stable job to start a small business and the first year was much harder than I expected. What nobody tells you is that business owners often trade job security for uncertainty, stress, and longer working hours. However, I also learned more in those two years than I had learned in the previous five. If I could do it again, I would not quit immediately. I would build the business on evenings and weekends until it consistently generated income. Once the business covered a significant portion of my salary, I would make the jump. That approach reduces risk while still moving you toward your goal.
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