Monolith:
I worked for a company for 17 yeras, they said "see ya" one day..Oh well.
I went to work for a local contractor..put in 5+ years...did the apprentice thing, went to school, etc.
Took the test, passed
Started out alone in '85...now I have 4 real good employees, and we all make a living. Not crazy, but steady. Have a good customer base, and the $$ rolls in regularly.
Yes, it's good to "do 8 & go home", but it's better to do what you do for you.
Would I give it up?? Probably not
I took a PT AHJ position to get in the door, and the "boss" is a really nice guy, so it wasn't hard to answer to someone after 16 yrs.
I do my AHJ time, (8 hrs a day), and then go back to "Business". YOU NEED GOOD EMPLOYEES.
If you discussed the situation with your family, and they are with you, then GO FO IT!! In the event you have a problem down the road, there usually is someone looking for good help.
John
