If you want to run the online business just because you dont like 9-5 job, then you probably wouldnt success. You shall noticed that people who run online job, especially the beginning stage, they might spend much more than 8 hours a day, it can be up to 24/7
I would also agree with you. I don't like 9 to 5 job, i like independent job. I think Freelancing is best choose for independent job.
9 - 5 jobs can been good depending on what you have to do and how tough your boss is. I'm in IT myself and most of the time I'm able to surf the net and do whatever I like But again it's really depending on the job that you do and mainly how your boss is
It takes a long time to get away from 9-5 jobs... I've been working on it for some time now, with a bit of success. couple of problems i have come across, when in the change over, making a new business takes alot of your time, so you will be working two jobs for a while (i work 7:00-3:30 then 7:00pm-11:00 atm)not only this but if you have people you have to take care of ie family, kids, it makes it a longer process again... I finish work pick up my kids, make dinner, get everyone to bed, try and spend some time with my wife then i start work again... trying to keep focused with these things wearing you out can be a challenge. I hope things go as well for you as they have for me(hopefully easier), good luck.
do not leave the 9 to 5 job , before you get a new job or new way of income and stable. online business is not a easy way . you need very long time to do so and have a great website or blog that you sell thing on it .