re: Any of you married men with families ever quit your job without having another lined up?

It’s very difficult to get another job when you don’t have a job. Prospective employers don’t like quitters. Beyond that, you lose some leverage on pay and benefits when you’re jobless. You want them to want you, not you to need them.

Suck it up and use all of your spare time looking for another job. And if CPA’ing isn’t for you, find your passion before you’re in too deep with a family and debt.