I have heard the expression "wrong place, wrong time" so many times in my life that taking risks is no longer an option. That apparently occurred to both of you, but of course you couldn't foresee the economic doldrums with are in right now.
If you are still young, i.e. under 50, you shouldn't have any problems: one of you will certainly land a daytime job given your obviously high level of skills. But don't despair and don't give up your budding enterprises, if you can. Economic dawn will take place again and you will be well positioned to rocket to fame and fortune.
Jacques Sprenger
of TX
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Nov 20, 2008 14:51:10 PM
Take the leap?
Since security seems to be your main concern, next time around try making the self employment your 2nd job while holding on to your benefits paid day job. Then, when your self employment reaches the point that you can let go of your anchor, you're not feeling the anxiety you are now feeling because you leaped before you looked.
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Jacques Sprenger of TX @ Nov 20, 2008 14:51:10 PM
HillbillyBill of TN @ Nov 19, 2008 05:26:50 AM
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