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I've been at the same job for 14 years..."working for the man". I really have a problem with having a boss, I have two of them and they can't really teach me any more. I know my scope of construction better than most and most of all them. I was making low six figures five years ago, given a 30% paycut in 09 and later layed off. I went to work with a competitor and began making a dent in my old employers wallet. They hired me back full pay 8 mos. later with the understanding that I was in line for a deal of 10% ownership. Well like everyone, they blame the economy for the delay in our agreement. My head is bumping on the ceiling of this small company and I often have words with the main owner. All of my clients "say" they will follow me if I were to leave and start my own bus. I have many connections and could make a go of it, but...... I have no dept, 3 kids in private school and living paycheck to paycheck. I lack capital although I could probably get it privately with my reputation...my credit score is only about 720, so I don't know if I could get a small business loan. Do I go for it or play it safe. The home market is on the rise down here.