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Quite a choice you face. I left the corporate world at the age of 44 and struck out on my own. I made this decision because I was disappointed in corporate life with its politics, corporate expectations and modest rumneration. I was also down-sized twice and that didn't help. I decided I would be the next one to decide whether or not I would keep my job.
That was eighteen years ago and I've certainlt learned what it means to be on your own. It's sometimes tough to find a perfect stranger (customer) willing to pay your bills in exchange for your services.
Corporate life offers the advantages of steady pay, benefits and hopefully some security. At your age, if you can hang in, you can accumulate a nice nest egg for your retirement. I have a client who retired from Halliburton and he did very well for himself.
If you decide to make this change, I would advise you to always be planning your next move. Always be developing your skill set so you are marketable. The oil industry has its ups and downs and employees need to be very nimble.
Good luck to you sir.