Perhaps the 'golden age' was the rock n' roll, bubble expansion period that we saw until the 'big bust'.
Discussion today was that approx. 40% of the members of the Carpenters local are down for the count.
Things are very quiet at the Vo-tech that I teach at evenings, out of 3 electrical trade courses I do, only enough registered for one course.
I agree that the times are 'tough' now for a start-up. Resi nigh-end is about the only resi where I work, and there's a lot of hungry competitors for those $$$. Comm & retail are tight & also a lot of hungry guys.
As a suggestion; could you keep the 'day job' & persue your independence around that?? A regular paycheck & oh yes the benefits are .......priceless sometimes.
