I quit a comfortable tech job to launch a startup. Moving back in with my mom was humbling, but now I make $400,000 and travel all the time.
Gene Caballero had a stable job at Dell, but he quit to cofound a lawn care startup. Now he's earning more, working less, and traveling often.
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I quit my 9-to-5 in crypto and started an e-commerce business that made $1.3 million in sales last year. I work 24/7 because I love it.
This as-told-to essay is based ... the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. I can't imagine going back to 9-to-5 now. If you enjoyed this story, be sure to follow Business Insider on MSN.