Can you do a fourth option? Do a project using non MS.NET/MSSQL on the side in a different industry knowledbase as you do not want piss off your current employ

Can you do a fourth option? Do a project using non MS.NET/MSSQL on the side in a different industry knowledbase as you do not want piss off your current employer. In other words you will be using that side project to see if you can get marketing momentum for independent consulting. That way you know for sure before you jump, which is a better idea. Have you accessed how strong your list of contacts is at this time yet? That is something to be considered as well.