Quoted from SilverballSleuth:After a couple weeks consideration, I'm doing something I never thought I'd do - I'm enrolling in college. Starting at community college first, and will then transfer to get a four year degree. Most likely in business or finance, but may throw everyone for a curve, including myself and go for IT.
The college is actually next to the town I grew up in, it's nice to see familiar faces, and do familiar things. The region is so small, the director of admissions actually remembered me from two years ago, when I almost went there after leaving high school.
I plan on leaving my sales job at the end of the summer, or going part time if possible. I feel like I'm too young and wasting my youth working and driving as much as I do. I've done 11K miles since 2/27/18. One day I had recently; 9am in Nashua NH, 12pm in Worcester MA, 4pm in Warwick, RI, 7pm in Griswold, CT.
I'll be seeking to find a sales position closer to 9 to 5, preferably in an office, even if it means a little less money. It gets lonely on the road, especially when leads suck, and no money is getting made.
Pinball can't feasibly be my living, at this time anyways. Will I give up on that dream? Not yet.
Thanks to everyone who has replied in the thread, it truly was a small contributing factor to my decision, and I really appreciate everyone on this forum.
Cheers,
Eric
You are correct, getting an education is the key that will open up doors in your future.
Being self employed is the "American Dream" and I think that's what you are looking for whether its pinball or whatever you are passionate about.
Find a need and fill it. If you do the hard work and research, money will come in. Sometimes in huge surges, often in a trickle.
But the money will flow.
Staying in business is the key. Its not for the faint hearted, in fact it can be terrifying at times.
Do not second guess yourself. As an entrepreneur you are always right if you have a clear vision of what you want to accomplish.
Finish what you start.
Good Luck.
