Originally posted by slickrenderer My wife says she will support me in any way possible but that it's irresponsible to quit my job just like that. She does not like her job but she says she has to do it as that is the reality. I do understand her but....I am wasting away. I think I might have to stick with this job till end of the year and learn from 8pm-1am and then sleep 4-5 hours before going to work. Get a laptop continue learning while I am travelling and see where it gets me in 6 months. I am very motivated. I have to be NOW OR NEVER :-( you put too much pressure on yourself, imho. 6 months is a very short time. dont get fooled that even if you are willing to learn and have time that you can master maya in 6 months. "now or never" is like blackmailing yourself