Katrina, I know how you feel. I am in IT as well, love the job but the stress gets to me at times. It is less stressful if you are not a manager. There is less stress in technical field (away from managerial responsibilities) and I love not to be a manager esp the stress. As far as business idea goes, I am exploring as well. Business idea sounds good but it is not without stress and you have to work a lot harder to make the money you are making now. Less investment means less return. I support you in your effort to get feedback from a public forum. -Shiv