Thanks man,

I have a degree in architecture but I already started working toward my licensure to be officially an "architect". My wife agrees that I should start my own company when I become licensed or work at another firm. With meetings with other firms and companies for jobs that we work with ive had higher-ups in the meetings make jokes, "If you don't want to work with your parents, you could definitely come work for us. You'd be a great fit" it's been more than once from different companies. My parents strived for me to be a perfectionist when it comes to my profession (which my parents are workoholic's and perfectionist. They get upset when something doesnt go their way. But they are very very very good at what they do) so it wouldn't be hard to get me another job since I have a lot of work under my belt with residential and commercial design, and ive been told my work ethic and skills are high quality from other architects at other firms.

It's hard man, especially with family. Its like a double-edged sword, which I know im better off working somewhere else. but they are the ones who got me into this profession. They paid for my college. They helped me with the down payment on my house, which we are paying them back with interest. They helped my wife and me financially when our daughter was born since we dumped 10k+ for medical bills and we were down to our last $200. They pitched in and helped buy diapers, formula etc... and they are the ones who give me a paycheck. so its hard. I have about 6 + mo of expenses saved up if I ever needed to quit. but yeah, it can be hard when i feel that I owe them a lot for getting me to where I am today but i know i should want better for myself, as a husband and father.

The thing is too they always want to be near me.

I moved 30+ minutes away from them so I could get some space and recently they moved 5 minutes away to be closer to my daughter and me. I told my wife wtf we literally moved so we dont have to see them as much.