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Here's another consideration for you nowthen. You say your job pays you a very good salary and that you are concerned about giving up the opportunities you now have and going back to the bottom of the ladder. Hmmm... If the money is good and the company you work for has opportunities for you why don't you explore some of the different opportunities within your present organization? If your company is of any significant size there will be people working in lots of different areas. Perhaps you can find a different department within your company that would allow you to grow in a different direction without giving up much in the way of seniority/salary. If they are progressive and interested in keeping you you might even be able to work within your company to assist them in expanding into totally new areas where you might have more of a personal interest. Just a thought.
I went from a working stiff at a company where I was an underling to buying my own business and successfully competing against my former employer. When I was negotiating with the owner of the company I was going to buy I had lots of reservations - similar to the mental turmoil you are experiencing. The gentleman selling me his business told me: "One of the hardest thing in the world to give up is a paycheck". He was absolutely correct. While I'm glad I made the choice I did it's not necessarily the best choice for everyone. Owning your own business comes with it's own set of pressures and headaches.
Good luck to you whatever you decide.
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