Well now I find myself in an unusual position – jobless. But rather than wallow in self-pity, I'm using this as my time. Either I **** and get off the pot, or I shut up about it. No excuses. However I can understand why you took the job. I can't say I would've done anything different.

Thanks for the insights. Seems to me that many of us have gone through the same debate in our heads. Remember, life is lived in chapters…

I've seen so many people I call the "intellectual entrepreneur" who can study what it takes, or could technically put on a good show, build a believable plan, and secure some capital. They often fall short on execution, however. The ones I see that hit the grand slams are those who *know*, and live in the trenches and always find a way to dig themselves out. That creativity and resourcefulness, plus the sheer tenacity to keep going when everything logical would imply otherwise is what it takes. Brains don't hurt either.

Kudos to you for your wisdom to make the correct choice, and taking the time to share your thoughts with others. You are also very smart to share this story, because when you do *know* I suspect opportunities you didn't take advantage of will be even more available as a result. Do you also play chess or Go? Ha ha.

Whether this path is "better" or "worse" than the alternatives, I think you can take pride in your decision-making process. At the end of the day, that's the variable you have the most control over.