Well, some people start a startup for the sake of creating or for the sake of changing something. Also the thought that your job and paycheck is guaranteed is

Well, some people start a startup for the sake of creating or for the sake of changing something. Also the thought that your job and paycheck is guaranteed is an illusion. We have seen it time and time again: loyal, hard-working employees get kicked out of a job they worked 20 years just because the company is "re-structuring". Unless you're very specialized and non-replaceable, you're at risk, too. The risk is WAY lower than starting and succeeding with a startup, but still.