[onewhippedpuppy]

Rob, I can't argue that in the least. However, I'm in the situation of having to take care of my family as well. I do realize that without risk there will never be reward, but I have to be responsible about it as well. Ultimately I don't think I'll ever be 100% satisfied unless I am self employed, it's the world I grew up in as a child and my ultimate aspiration. Of course, wanting to be self employed and actually having a plan to do so are two totally different things, to be quite frank I don't know what direction I would turn. A former neighbor and friend is a very successful entrepreneur (rentals and light development), I should probably buy him a beer and get his input.

MFAFF, it's a bit of both, mixed with frustration in regards to the "system" that I work within. Having no real experience with the world of construction PM, it very well may not be anything like what I envision. With my current position everything goes through me, so I am responsible for everything from design to schedule and budget. I don't actually do the design work, but I do organize and direct it.