Interestingly, I had personal experience with this. The ex (of 3 1/2 years) left me when i opted for VSS from my so-called "big-name" job (1st job) with a major MNC and wanted to experiment with doing small businesses (started off with a food stall).

Interestingly, i met the soon-to-be-wife during this time when i was on my own and struggling. She was the real one whom supported me during the tough times and never moaned about $$$.

I went back into the corporate world in 2009 and re-joined a global MNC and have done much better (with all the different experiences i went through) than i would have done had i stayed on with the company in my 1st job.

Interestingly, the ex did try a couple of times to get back together when she found out i was doing quite well on my own (at the beginning, it got much tougher later on). However, I've long held a view that i should never look backwards once things have finished.

Turned out to be one of the best decisions; in retrospect.

This post has been edited by glozz: Mar 25 2013, 11:47 PM