<prompt> Human: Edit: Holy this blew up. Thanks for all the comments. Im taking them all to heart and this has given me a lot to think about - particularly the longevity of my business vs the longevity of having a career. Thanks all and keep it coming.I was always raised with this premise. You go to college, get a good job, get married, have kids. And thats the way it goes, my mom said. Well, I did go to college for something I dont really care for. Before I graduated, I got married and had kids. Im graduated now, but couldnt find a job for a year so I gave up and am still working retail.I have a business online this alone profits more per month than I make working full time and the business takes significantly less time that makes good money and Im looking to start another with the intention of leaving my full time, lowish paying job with benefits to work online. I dont want to be away from my family 40 hours per week. I want to work when they sleep and are on school and spend my days with them when theyre awake. This goes against everything I had instilled in me when I was a kid.I just need some encouragement that, yes, people work from home and didnt doom their family by doing so. Some inspiring stories or tips on transition would be awesome.Edit: no debt, and have 8 months living expenses.  <response>: Lots of people dont follow that plan. There are alternatives. Work for a few years. Trade school. Military. Charity work. Dont let other people live your life for you. 