First time, no. I struck out on my own and failed rapidly. This time, yes. I'm dropping a day a week of salary, and working (with my main job's blessing) on a

First time, no. I struck out on my own and failed rapidly. This time, yes. I'm dropping a day a week of salary, and working (with my main job's blessing) on a new venture with some colleagues and others. For the others they feel there's enough spare time to pull it off, but for myself I don't have enough energy left after spending the time I think I ought to with my family, so would rather take the monetary hit to make the time for it. Too early to say much else, except that I strongly recommend getting formal written approval for what you're doing - and especially so if you're taking co-workers with you.