[Eugene3v]

I chose to quit my full time job for the benefit of my own startup, the difference was I hated the company that I was working for and I hated the job... In your case I would suggest to look into a part time deal. It seems like you have a good rapport with your employer and u have the integrity and the dignity to realize what is fair and such... See, if u can reduce your involvement with your employer to say 30%.. Just a thought. Good Luck!

[podman]

I've considered this, but I'm not sure how they would respond. If I'm open and tell them I'm not 100% committed to my work there, I'm not sure they'd still want me to work there anyway. I think I have to be prepared for the worst case if I even bring up part time with them.

[brianmwang]

One thing you may want to consider is proposing a part-time arrangement with an agreement to end employment permanently at some date. This is, of course, assuming you are willing to quit the job for good. However, this has been working out quite well for me as it affords me significantly more time to work on my startup while removing the need to hide intentions at the day job.

[Eugene3v]

I understand. You are gunning for either all or nothing... I just wanted to point out that perhaps u can strike an in between option.. which might benefit all at the end and make it a win-win given the circumstances.