I don't believe the "one less thing to worry about" argument. If I had to pay $30k to close a side-project, I'd have let it die.
Same for not knowing how much work it would be, it makes sense to stop when you realize it's going to be more work than it's worth, even if it creeps up on you.
Same for not knowing how much work it would be, it makes sense to stop when you realize it's going to be more work than it's worth, even if it creeps up on you.