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re: Working for yourself
Posted on 5/27/26 at 10:21 am to Odysseus32
Posted on 5/27/26 at 10:21 am to Odysseus32
Regardless if you continue at a normal job or start your own business you will still work for someone.
Everyone has to put up with BS. It is life. If I went out and found a new job every time something didn't go my way I would be on job number 25 at 40 years old.
The other issue with jumping ship every couple years is potential employers will deem you not employable and consider other candidates. I have been at my current job almost 16 years, sure there are ups and downs but I like the stability.
Everyone has to put up with BS. It is life. If I went out and found a new job every time something didn't go my way I would be on job number 25 at 40 years old.
The other issue with jumping ship every couple years is potential employers will deem you not employable and consider other candidates. I have been at my current job almost 16 years, sure there are ups and downs but I like the stability.
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Posted on 5/27/26 at 10:23 am to Odysseus32
And your taxes would be stupid. Then there is medical.
Posted on 5/27/26 at 10:36 am to Odysseus32
It’s a whole new stress, just the idea is scary to me. I’m a worker bee\soldier bee.
But good luck to you if you need to scratch that itch.
But good luck to you if you need to scratch that itch.
Posted on 5/27/26 at 10:42 am to Odysseus32
You need to find yourself a sugar momma (or sugar daddy if that's your thing) and then you won't have to worry about all that pesky and unfulfilling work.
Posted on 5/27/26 at 10:50 am to Odysseus32
I hate working for others, but I also recognize that unless I start a business I absolutely am in love with the end product/service, I don't think I'd have the motivation day in and day out to be successful. You have to fricking grind when you start your own business.
And the things I'd absolutely love doing, like starting a landscaping company or opening a small neighborhood restaurant/bar, won't pull in enough money compared to what I currently make.
I also do think I'd regret not being able to turn off work most weekends and vacations. What's the old phrase - "I quit my 9-5 to start my own business and work 24/7"?
And the things I'd absolutely love doing, like starting a landscaping company or opening a small neighborhood restaurant/bar, won't pull in enough money compared to what I currently make.
I also do think I'd regret not being able to turn off work most weekends and vacations. What's the old phrase - "I quit my 9-5 to start my own business and work 24/7"?
Posted on 5/27/26 at 10:58 am to CatfishJohn
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I also do think I'd regret not being able to turn off work most weekends and vacations. What's the old phrase - "I quit my 9-5 to start my own business and work 24/7"?
I think it's always been hard for an individual entrepreneur to be successful, maybe even harder these days, my dad ran his own business and when I saw how hard he worked after the work day was "done," I often wondered if I had that kind of determination, he was pretty good about making room for down time and distancing himself, albeit briefly, from the salt mine, we had a camp on the lake(way before the cell phone era,) and the only policy there was "no phone"
This post was edited on 5/27/26 at 11:05 am
Posted on 5/27/26 at 10:59 am to Sus-Scrofa
This was me. I was not cut out for the pressures of owning my own business. I did become VP of a small consulting firm which was the closest I got. I also was not efficient trying to work from home full time.
Posted on 5/27/26 at 11:15 am to AUIH1
I also cannot work from home. I get too distracted. If I started my own business, I'd absolutely have to have an office and I'd really try to avoid working from home when I have a lot of work to do.
Posted on 5/27/26 at 11:23 am to Odysseus32
I love your “take control” for better way spirit! Life is not being done to you. You are ready to influence your desired outcome. Well done!
I am recently retired from 30yr Corp job. To say, I was the opposite (not suggesting at all happier just saying as point of reference). In fact, autonomy is huge. I created it in my corporate job. It was too expensive to leave that career (pay & benefits) so at times knuckled through it. Similar feeling as yours (empty) at times especially towards end. Planned early retirement on my own terms and look back with zero regret.
I share this because I was able to control my outcome (still bound by corp space though). However, your path will give you even more control. Applaud you for that and wish you full success.
Just make sure you invest your money to give yourself options.
Good luck!
I am recently retired from 30yr Corp job. To say, I was the opposite (not suggesting at all happier just saying as point of reference). In fact, autonomy is huge. I created it in my corporate job. It was too expensive to leave that career (pay & benefits) so at times knuckled through it. Similar feeling as yours (empty) at times especially towards end. Planned early retirement on my own terms and look back with zero regret.
I share this because I was able to control my outcome (still bound by corp space though). However, your path will give you even more control. Applaud you for that and wish you full success.
Just make sure you invest your money to give yourself options.
Good luck!
This post was edited on 5/27/26 at 11:25 am
Posted on 5/27/26 at 11:31 am to CatfishJohn
I brought work home occasionally although I typically put in 50-60 hours a week while I worked. I made time for swim meets, soccer, X Country, track, awards ceremonies, graduations, plays, etc.
Posted on 5/27/26 at 11:35 am to Odysseus32
Everyone has a boss - whether their employer, clients, stockholders, lending institutions, family...
And another thing to keep in mind is that you may not like working for yourself any better than working for someone else.
Finally, if you think that being on your own is really worth the risks, give it a try. Then make it pay. But keep in mind that it is often a humbling experience.
And another thing to keep in mind is that you may not like working for yourself any better than working for someone else.
Finally, if you think that being on your own is really worth the risks, give it a try. Then make it pay. But keep in mind that it is often a humbling experience.
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