10 Years Later: Struggling between startup dreams and stability

**TL;DR:** I’m a technical founder who, after a decade of side projects and pivots, now runs a small digital platform making about $200/month. It barely covers costs and requires freelancers. I’m torn between quitting my job to go all-in or keeping my safety net. Any advice? Hi everyone, I’ve been at this for about ten years, starting out with a WordPress plugin that made around $60k over two years. After moving from the Middle East to Europe, adjusting to a new job and culture slowed my side-project momentum. Several attempts followed—some profitable, some dropped due to logistics, and one failed startup accelerator partnership. My current venture is a platform tailored to the MENA region. Initially it was a Calendly-like product, but after 18 months, I pivoted to a Shopify-style marketplace for digital goods. I’ve got about 50 active monthly users, each making around $100/month, and I take a 5% commission. That’s roughly $200 MMR—enough to cover $200 in infrastructure costs, but not the additional $600 I pay freelancers monthly. I’ve often tackled problems I couldn’t personally relate to. Now I’m solving one I’ve experienced myself, which is more fulfilling, but still tough. I’m 37, have a girlfriend, and feel torn. Should I quit my full-time job and commit fully, or maintain this juggling act to stay financially safe, especially given the uncertain economy? I’d really appreciate any thoughts, lessons learned, or advice on how to move forward. Thank you!