Well I am not to full time yet, end of March, but I did start last year part-time. I had talked about doing it for maybe 20 years, my wife of 10 years says she can never remember me not talking about it.
What finally pushed me in was two things, first for about 6 months or more before my wife would respond to my dream why don`t you just do it now? so I did have some backing from her, although I must say her support and enthusiasm increased to a new level once I started and got swampped.
The other reason is this I had a very comfortable job making decent money, I was well respected in the workplace and community. then some events which I had no control over happened, in order to keep the company I worked for operational I worked almost 2 weeks at Christmas time, 20 hr to 30 hr shifts 7 days a week, sleeping only a couple hours at a time. at the end of that time I had a bout with depression, while out under doctors care for a few days, I was terminated. It has been the best thing thats happened to me in some time, first thing I did. went to work in the workshop got it organized and started making products, while searching jobs 5-7 am then at lunchtime then 6-8 pm. I found a better job much less demanding for more money within a week. I continued with the workshop, just because I WILL NEVER PUT MYSELF in that position again.
I`ve been upfront and honest with the new company they are happy with the last years accomplishments in their business, now I am moving to part-time 4 days a week and 3 days next month then finish with the month.
so if you need a push, here it is; do it for yourself and your family, your "steady" paycheck can go away in a "new york second" due to events out of your control.
find a way to ease into it, build your confidence, be honest with all around you and look forward to when the time comes to go "all in" no one will be surprised, and your exit will be graceful.
$.02
stan
wtgg2/6/2008 3:40 PM
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