You've been saving for a decade. Someone else made more than that on a single shipment.
It's not that you're lazy. You probably outwork everyone you know. The problem is you're sprinting on a road with a ceiling.
Your salary has a cap. Your boss gives you a 5% raise and you're grateful. But have you ever done the math on a single container of women's apparel shipped from Guangdong to LA? The margin on each piece can equal your daily wage.
Trading hours for dollars is the most expensive deal you'll ever make.
Your time shouldn't be sold by the hour. It should be embedded in a system — sourcing, quality control, logistics, listing — that generates revenue whether you're awake or not.
Do this today: Write down one specific product you could sell. Not "clothing." Something like "summer cotton V-neck midi dress, retail $29.99." Then find three factories on Alibaba and request quotes.
You don't need to quit your job. You need a parallel track.