"Oh, it's just not the right time for me" and now I'm stuck with a mess of a year ahead of me at work!

Ha, I just wrote a post that had this line in it, maybe have a read of that one :)

I have taken a tiny step out with a side business, unsure if it could ever become more than just a little extra income or a whole new door of opportunity.

I met with a friend yesterday ( I will write about it later at some point) who has done the same. I personally think that side businesses if approached with attention can build into much more or, reveal new opportunities. Good luck.