You've gotten lots of great advice already, so I just wanted to share a quick story. I have a friend who was given the opportunity to take over a small dog walking business here in Toronto, Ontario. After running the numbers, she realized that she would make more money and work fewer hours (5 hours per day) working the business than she was making working as a Manager in a Non-profit organization (5 days a week, often 10-12 hour days)...The business she "inherited" was worth about $25,000....(name, insurance, clientele) and the people who gave her the business worked with her for a couple of weeks introducing her to all the dogs/clients and routines etc. She is incredibly happy and glad she made the change. I wanted to share this story because I think it is incredibly important that we follow our dreams...if you are doing something you love it won't matter if you are working 24/7...but the ability to do what you love and work reasonable hours, leaving time for your other interests etc...Priceless. Best of luck...I'll be waiting to hear all the stories of your new adventure as it begins! |