I'm content where I am. I earn enough now to generally not have to worry about ordinary day to day expenses. But I've got young kids, college funds to grow, and a future I'm planning for.
I see myself going at it alone eventually, but the safety of a job, even if only short-term, is comforting.
Agreed. But I'm thinking in terms of hours worked. It's easy to find another $100k/yr job or more clients that will do $75/hr.
But does that mean more hours worked in a day? I don't think I can charge significantly more hourly and find clients as easily. I see that as equally challenging if not impossible as finding another $200k/yr job.
It's morally good to fulfil promises - why not do contracting for these two clients - see how you like it, after a while figure out if you want to and can find a way expand the business, or find another w2? You could tell your current employer you promised these guys, so you want to do it for a while, and ask if the $200k can be delayed 6 months? You can ask your employer - Surely they aren't wanting to pay you money to break people's trust?
