Comments on: Why I’ve Changed My Mind About Self Employment

By: Connor Harley

Connor Harley — Sun, 11 May 2014 15:07:48 +0000

Working at home was quite a challenge for me. I was used to working in a company since I was seventeen and deciding to work without workmates actually and being by myself was quite tough and challenging. But being a mom, I took the challenge very well because I cannot stand leaving my small kids with a nanny while I work.

By: Marie @ Gen Y Finances

Marie @ Gen Y Finances — Thu, 08 May 2014 10:05:58 +0000

For me, being a self employed is a way better rather than going to the office daily. Especially now that I have a daughter, it’s really good that even if I’m working, but I still have time to take care of my daughter.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Sat, 03 May 2014 16:34:10 +0000

I couldn’t imagine working for myself. I’ve come to realize I am one to need major security. I am not opposed to making a little on the side, but it definitely won’t be my main bread and butter. I like employee benefits like health and dental, pension match, nearly six weeks of vacation. I also like having so ethereal to go. If I worked from home I would work all the time, and not have a good divide between work and life,

By: alexa

alexa — Sat, 03 May 2014 16:11:48 +0000

I agree with all of your points. Especially when you take something you’re passionate about and then have to rely on it to pay your bills, it’s work not a passion anymore.

There are just as many down sides to self employment as there are upsides. It seems like everyone only wants to play up the positives so I definitely appreciate you making all of these points!

By: MakintheBacon

MakintheBacon — Sat, 03 May 2014 16:01:41 +0000

I’ve had a taste with sort of self employment by being a personal trainer and haven’t had much success with it. Mind you, I was only doing it for about 8 months before I gave up. I was relying on that job as my main source of income and I found it to be very frustrating. The erratic, flexible schedule wasn’t meant for me.

I think I am a more regular schedule type of person, but couldn’t deal with a job that is strictly a desk job. The thought of staring at a computer for 8 hrs/day would drive me nuts. I also couldn’t work from home either. I like the idea of leaving the house to go to work and then coming home to relax. Staying at home most of the day would also drive me nuts. Lol.

I probably sound like a picky job princess. 😛

By: Tahnya Kristina

Tahnya Kristina — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 17:04:06 +0000

I have had the exact same reaction – but backwards. I always thought I wanted to work for myself but the more I think about it the more it scares me. I am not sure I could give up my fixed salary, employer paid benefits and pension. However, I would love to work from home. I could definitely live without the office life.

By: Jessica Moorhouse

Jessica Moorhouse — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 15:03:12 +0000

Sometimes I think there’s more stability working for yourself than for a company, because at least when you are self-employed, you are responsible for getting work, whereas working for a company you are completely dependent on the company. I’ve just seen a lot of layoffs happen lately and it just goes to show being an employee isn’t that stable either.

By: Liz

Liz — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 01:22:34 +0000

I completely understand what you mean about getting away from the daily grind. I’ve been thinking a lot about starting up a business that I could work part time and slowly grow it into a full-time job. I struggle with the fear aspect of it as well. It would require some financial investment and I fear failure too. So much to think about!

By: Stefanie @ The Broke and Beautiful Life

Stefanie @ The Broke and Beautiful Life — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:32:39 +0000

While I’m not totally self employed, I do make a solid portion of my income from blogging. I wrote like mad before my last vacation to get things set up and scheduled for the time I was away, and while I was good about enjoying my free time, I still would check in occasionally, and definitely devoted one or two nights to sitting at a European cafe responding to comments.

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 05:36:26 +0000

Yeah, we’re taking vacation next week and I’ll be doing a little work. I can do just a little bit at night though and it won’t interrupt our daytime activities. Not a big deal. You just have to set some boundary.