I've done this. It can work, but it's a huge commitment. YMMV. Protip: make sure you understand (as in, have your own employment law lawyer explain, not rely

I've done this. It can work, but it's a huge commitment. YMMV. Protip: make sure you understand (as in, have your own employment law lawyer explain, not rely on what you think, or what HR tells you) exactly what any explicit or implied employment contract says about this. This will prevent any number of more or less unpleasant surprises down the road.