Should I relocate, start a business, or change careers?
Hello,
I'm at a weird spot in my life and I could really use some help. I'll even take a DM is someone is willing to talk in-depth. I'm turning 31 this year, live in a low to medium cost of living area, make around $240,000 annually through stocks and salary in a remote management position.
My wife and I own our house, just had our first child this year, and have a very healthy savings. My wife graduated with an advanced nursing degree last year and has options at her current employer to jump start her career in that field due to connections but she's held off as my company signaled relocation last year and she didn't want to start just to leave. At first, I was fine with moving but had a rough last year and I'm not on the best terms with my boss. I could move and join a new team easily but at this point, I'm not sure that's what I want to do. I just can't imagine doing this rat race long-term for someone else unless it was positively impacting the world around me or if I was doing it for myself. My ambition and work ethic is going to lead me there one way or another, I just want it to align with my principles.
I have a passion for opening my own business and building that. It would be something practical like a moving company. I don't mind physical labor and I really do think I could build a strong customer base quickly with segmentation.
I'd love to get more involved in politics and see there is a legislative aid position in my area. I've had an idea about how civic involvement could be improved through a not-for-profit and non-profit company. I want to validate this idea by jumping headfirst into it even though it's a large step back in my career.
I could find another remote position to stay where we're at but again, I've realized that the rat race in a corporation isn't for me. I'd rather do it for myself or my community and beliefs.
With my wifes new job, we would be fine financially and we're ahead of the savings and retirement curve. I know I can take some years to pursue something else and if I fail, go back into the private sector and play a bit of catch-up.
So I guess I'm just looking for guidance from those that have been here before and are willing to lend their perspective. Any guidance or advice is appreciated.