I'd take it life's full of suprises

This. There is absolutely no reason not to, even if it doesn't work out the contacts you'll have made will be a great asset.

JS250,
First: Take a few deep breaths. Do some soul searching, have a deep conversation with hubby. Find out if it is something either or both of you really want to do.


Second: Make sure whoever you are hauling for secures the load, and have them sign a liability waiver. If they secure the load and sign, and the stuff comes loose... that is on them.

Third: Get a laptop with a decent webcam and a wifi hotspot. You can stay hands on from anywhere in the world these days, even without being physically in the store.


and finally:


1000 cool points for anyone who knows what that saying is from

I HATE change. But when I know it will be good for me even when it's scary at the time, I always try to soldier up and just do it (Nike is good). And get really stressed out and nervous and say "what if everything goes wrong" But I know it will be good so I just do it. That isn't the same but I try to take every opportunity I get and sometimes I need someone to be my Nike life wingman and encourage me to take steps and JUST DO IT.

Every time I move to a new apartment or house, I flip out right beforehand. But then I get there and I'm fine. Same with vacations. I just really hate change but change is what life is all about so I am trying to get more used to it.

I think the benefits of what you're describing sound great. Weigh the pros and cons, but don't let fear of change be a con.

It sounds like from your follow-up post that you're worrying a lot and having some anxiety about everything. That's ok. Everything is a 'what-if' and that's hard. But what if everything goes better than expected? I'd talk with your husband about your concerns as well so he can help weigh the realistic pros/cons. I know I always need someone helping me decide stuff lol. I'm indecisive and worry too much.

If splitting driving time is a dealbreaker for you then it is a dealbreaker and that's ok.
As for turning your business over, I would try to look for a new person to oversee things who is trustworthy and who you feel safe with them running your business while you're gone. You could also sit down and brainstorm ways to make sure the business is going well, keep in touch with the person you hired to handle your retail business via skype and phone call. I don't know much about running businesses but I feel like with the technology we have today that there should be a good way to make sure everything goes smoothly, even from a distance. You could start interviewing people and maybe skip it if you don't find someone you feel comfortable with.

Good luck! I hope you are happy either way you choose to go

Right now I would love the opportunity

I am horrible with change! I'd lose sleep I'd be so anxious.

oh definitely do it

We call this being in the "worry seat". When your entire financial and physical livelihood is your responsibility and can be jeopardized if something goes wrong you will constantly worry about it. You have to worry about the worst things that can happen in order to be safe.

Perfectly normal to be scared and stressed out. Sounds like you have the opportunity to try it out before making final sweeping changes so heck ya go for it. It might be the best thing you've ever done, can't miss out on that.

This is the perfect response!

I say go for it, apprehension and nervousness are natural but you might regret not going for it when the opportunity came knocking. Lots of luck to you and your hubby!

I would do it because the economy is still struggling (in my area atleast) but I would do it for the chance to travel more and to make more money. Handing over your business to someone to run can be a good thing if you have the right person running it...plus you can always keep in contact with whomever is running your retail business by phone and over see all problems and keep an eye on things that way.

Take it!!!! One weekend a month? That's nothing. Think of military families, or long haul truck drivers. Sounds like a great opportunity. No reason to pass on it.