it's tough to call. right now my base/bonus split is close to 50/50 so it makes it easier to get through the year w all my expenses then stack some dough when i get my bonus check at the end of year. if i made the shift to that business i'd be in more of a sales role so i'd be taking a big cut in my base off the bat. it would definitely take some time to build up a book of business/customers but once i do i'd be eating pretty well off those monthly commission checks. i'd say safely it would take me a few years to get back to a comfortable income level again.
it's also a tough time in my personal life to make any major financial shifts. i'm trying to sell my apartment in the city and i just bought a house in the burbs. there is a good chance i'm going to be paying 2 mortgages at once for a few months until the apartment sells. i'm also going to be tearing down the house and rebuilding so i have those construction costs to think about. just a whole lot on my plate at the moment. but pops and i have had a few heart to hearts and if i decide it's something i really want to do he will have my back.
it's just a matter of taking that first step, and being certain it's truly the move i want to make.