Jeff you know I wish you the best in all your pursuits in life, be it in the field or the rat race. Like you I'm sure all will be well. Good luck and keep us posted!

As someone who has done a lot of bouncing around in jobs (3.5 years being my longest stint anywhere) I know you'll be fine. I'm sure it is unsettling leaving a place that has been there for you as you have been for them the last 13 years, but it is just a job after all. You've got your health, your family, and now a butt load of time to hunt.

Best of luck to you, but I'm sure you won't need it.

Better now when you have a lifetime of experience and wisdom in the ways of "things", business and otherwise, than in younger days when you may not have been as prepared. Good luck.

I'm in the process of earning my Construction Management degree and have worked in the feild for a few years. It is an interesting (to say the least) industry, one with many ups and downs.

Good luck with your new venture and may it be prosperous for you and yours. Enjoy the time off with the family and in the woods!

Good luck my friend I dont know you. But I can say I believe faith will help you a lot. And im sure you will be fine. Have fun in mexico and I hope you fill your tags this year with much fun.

Jeff, my prayers are with you and your family ..... you are a winner ... and winners always land on their feet. I look forward to testimonies as to how this move was beneficial

Good luck to you, Jeff. If the drive and determination you have for hunting parallels that of your work, you will be just fine.

Speaking from experience, there are tons of opportunities out there in various aspects of your (and my) industry, if it's anything like it is here. Subcontractors, suppliers, GC's are more than willing to give an experienced manager a nice position.

There are pros and cons to starting up your business as I'm sure you are aware. I did my final term paper on that subject when I graduated in '95 (CM degree). Alot has changed but the obstacles are still there. Bonding capacity is a big concern and getting bigger with the economy as it is.

Good luck in whatever you choose.

Jeff - I envy your position to be honest. I'm in the same boat, but before I leap I have to get this wedding paid for. I can't jeopardize that. Once that is done (July 18th) I'll seriously start planning an exit strategy from my current position, and will have a plan in place before hand. I'm very fortunate to have done well for the last few years, but I know I won't be satisfied until I'm under my own roof.

Best of luck to you, and I'd love to hear more about this as it unfolds for you. Sometimes I wish we had a entrepreneur type forum here or on that other board to share and bounce ideas off each other.

Wow Jeff, best of luck to you and your family.

It sounds like you are ready for what the future brings! I'm impressedyou're handling it so well, its a BIG change and there is nothing more unerving than uncertainty about your families livelihood, but I'm sure things will work out just the way He wants them to.

Keep the faith brother!