I have little experience in the corporate world, but I get the feeling that the OP's analysis could apply just about anywhere. There's certainly places that are

I have little experience in the corporate world, but I get the feeling that the OP's analysis could apply just about anywhere. There's certainly places that are great for 9-5ers to raise families, don't get me wrong. But the bigger picture is that the stereotypical fears associated with entrepreneurship can be in many ways more favorable than its corporate alternative. Steve Blank's "Epitaph for an Entrepreneur[1]" is a great resource on how to live a fulfilling life in startups. My favorite quote: "Someone gave me a thought that I tried to live my live my life around. He asked me, when you’re gone would you rather have your gravestone say, 'He never missed a meeting.' Or one that said, 'He was a great father.'" --- [1] http://steveblank.com/2009/06/18/epitaph-for-an-entrepreneur/ http://steveblank.com/2009/06/18/epitaph-for-an-entrepreneur...