Sounds like a pretty sweet gig, actually. Long vacations and no commute. You're right. Health care is the tough one. Catastrophic Coverage will run an indiv

Sounds like a pretty sweet gig, actually. Long vacations and no commute. You're right. Health care is the tough one. Catastrophic Coverage will run an individual about $100/month, which is fine when you're young and healthy. But I don't want to think about what Blue Cross Blue Shield would want for full coverage on a family of 4. Given how much extra money you bring home consulting vs. salary (roughly 2x), you're fine while you're working. But keeping it all going when you're not might be a bit of an issue.