day job?

Jerrrycat - I would do a business similar to what I do now, but on a smaller scale. Designing buildings, running construction projects for clients who don't have the knowledge (or time) to do it themselves, etc. I would start as a "one man band". But I have resources available to me in a pinch. I already do some work "on the side". But I don't make nearly enough to live on, especially in the northeast corridor (suburbs of Philly). I hope to build it some more while keeping my other job. Then when it gets too big to manage on the side, make the leap. My wife believes in me, but the whole idea scares the hell out of her (as it does me). Right now she is not working - ok, she actually works her butt off taking care of the kids/house but you know what I mean. But she would like to get back to the workforce and already has an offer on the table. That would help to ease the financial fears - especially if she gets a job with medical. Thanks for the encouragement.

Jerrrycat - I would do a business similar to what I do now, but on a smaller scale. Designing buildings, running construction projects for clients who don't have the knowledge (or time) to do it themselves, etc. I would start as a "one man band". But I have resources available to me in a pinch. I already do some work "on the side". But I don't make nearly enough to live on, especially in the northeast corridor (suburbs of Philly). I hope to build it some more while keeping my other job. Then when it gets too big to manage on the side, make the leap. My wife believes in me, but the whole idea scares the hell out of her (as it does me). Right now she is not working - ok, she actually works her butt off taking care of the kids/house but you know what I mean. But she would like to get back to the workforce and already has an offer on the table. That would help to ease the financial fears - especially if she gets a job with medical. Thanks for the encouragement.