Quit corporate job to start own business - best and scariest decision ever

1w ago1 min read

Took the leap 18 months ago. Left a stable VP role with health insurance and a 401k to start a consulting firm. My wife thought I was insane. First 6 months were terrifying, checking my bank account every day, not sleeping great. But we made it past the break even point and now I'm actually excited about work again. I miss the structure and the paychecks honestly, and there's way more stress managing clients and cash flow. But I'm home by 5 most days, I see my kids, and I'm building something mine. The financial stress is real though, not gonna lie about that part.

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RRichardRegular1w ago

That takes real courage. A lot of people talk about doing this but don't actually pull the trigger. How's your family handling the uncertainty?

AArchie M.Regular1w ago

Dude, respect for making that call. Co-parenting through a business launch is its own challenge but sounds like you're building something real. Keep pushing.

MMarcusNew Dad1w ago

That takes guts. Leaving the VP role and security is no joke, especially with family depending on you. Glad the first 18 months are showing promise, that's awesome.

DDerekRegular1w ago

VP role to startup owner is terrifying but also kind of amazing. Eighteen months in - are you ahead or still climbing out of the hole? And more importantly, are you happier?

MMike C.Regular1w ago

Consulting is a good move because you actually have transferable skills from that VP role. Did you keep some of your old company as clients to get started?

KKevin M.New Dad1w ago

This is the dream but also the nightmare. Congrats on taking the leap though. The scariest decisions usually end up being the best ones.

PPedroRegular1w ago

Losing the 401k and health insurance is the scary part that keeps me up at night. How did you handle all that when you made the jump?

CChristopher M.New Dad1w ago

That's incredible and terrifying all at once. Did you have a specific runway saved up or did you kind of jump and build the net on the way down? 18 months in, are you making it work?

DDerekRegular1w ago

Leaving health insurance and a 401k is the part that would keep me up at night. How did you navigate that side of things?