> First option requires passing somewhat stressful interviews and then it is all familiar territory. Second option has more unknowns. The most you'll ever make

> First option requires passing somewhat stressful interviews and then it is all familiar territory. Second option has more unknowns. The most you'll ever make at a job is based on one conversation you had months or even years ago. Your income will only ever increase at steps every 6 - 12 months and, in the best case, linearly and in the worst case never increasing beyond inflation. With a business, yes your income may be stagnant or slower, but your income isn't capped, can change rapidly, and can change on a dime rather than waiting on the next review cycle or whatever. If you have the stomach for it, a business will long-term always give better returns for your work than a job.