If the side project is something that can be a real product/service and/or company, as well as monetized, then pursue it. However, maintain your real job (even

If the side project is something that can be a real product/service and/or company, as well as monetized, then pursue it. However, maintain your real job (even if it becomes mundane as a result of excitement from side project) until side project becomes viable enough to replace current job, good luck.