I feel your pain, although I can't say my environment is toxic. But, I do have to deal with past decisions and their reprecussions. Those include helping feed

I feel your pain, although I can't say my environment is toxic. But, I do have to deal with past decisions and their reprecussions. Those include helping feed and house 3 children and a wife, paying off ~$100k in student loan debt, and living in an area that, while generally intellectual, is not a startup haven. Here's how I have dealt with the challenges: - Find a position that allows you to meet your obligations and work flexibly -- in my case this means working remotely and without a set schedule (thank goodness). - Find a group of peope, locally or online, that share your passion for starting something. Luckily, I am close to Kansas City, which has a burgeoning startup scene, and I discovered HN. - Find and infect with your enthusiasm one friend or family member. For me, it is my wife and a very good friend from high school. This person will not only support you, but often go to bat for you when other friends question your choices. Good luck!