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Ah yes, very good point. Only been overseas a couple times. Though some of the designs I've worked on have probably ended up in the very car you're driving. I've been in the indust…

I'll do an update post ;-) Some unexpected events took place, but all in all, it went well.

Sorry, to clarify, the "think" part of the headline was actually due to the contingency that this friend send me the contract in time for me to read it, approve, and quit before th…

Just to clarify, I have already done a personal risk analysis. I have discussed this decision with my family, my friends, my business partners, and my mentor over the past week and…

These are actually my 3rd and 4th companies. I know that roller coaster well, and I love every minute of it. Unlike the droll monotony of mid- to large-company employment.

I agree that there is certainly much more to learn. However, I feel that running my own few companies over the past 6 years (on the side) has taught me much more (and much more qui…

You read the 4 Hour Work Week, didn't you? :-)

Oh, I definitely am not quitting before having something in writing! They're suppose to get it to me by lunch today.

No dependents, yes significant debt (student loans). But oh well, as everyone else seems to be in agreement with, you only live once!

Really? Why not? I'm assuming from the username, you're not much of a risk taker, but if you know you'll be happier, why not pursue it?

You are absolutely right. I think my main hang-up is the guilt I feel for quitting my job when so many of my friends cannot even get a job in the first place. I think maybe it's ju…

I have been reprimanded for such atrocities as my lunch hour not matching exactly with the bell, and for talking casually to a co-worker. They have been running their company this …

So, I think I'm quitting my job today. I've always valued the discussions that take place here, so I thought I would solicit your input (though my mind is pretty much made up). See…