The transition is terrifying too. I have sought out stability and consistency in the corporate world for most of my career, but at the same time I know that it’s not for me and I need to step out. My current job is the most stable and most consistent (deep rat race) job, paying me the most money, and the desire to run away screaming is the strongest it’s ever been. But - I am terrified to let it go. To leap into something where I have to rely on myself alone to generate work, get paid and pay bills.