I really think you guys and what this sub encourages are awesome. I really admire entrepreneurs, but have realized I would like to get out of this as it’s not something I want to do. I started a super early on startup with another friend. At first I thought Id like it, but realize I don’t have the passion he does.
We’ve been working for months. He clearly lives and breathes for this startup. Working around the clock. He’s talking about jumping ship from our full time jobs to do this. If he had a as passionate replacement for me, I’m sure they’d make much more progress. I don’t want to quit my job for this. I’m stressed out of my mind though that I’m going to lose a friend as my skillset is important. Any recommendations on my best attempt at leaving amicably? I’m tired of losing sleep over this and continuing on. How do I approach this and bring it up?
If you leave amicably and remain friends but the business takes off and is wildly successful, would you hold any resentment or guilt? That’s the only thing I can think might come back to bite you later but if you’re okay with that and wish the best for your friend and tell him what you wrote here I think he’d appreciate it and you’re being very fair