Comments on: Sometimes Working For Yourself Isn’t the Answer

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By: Money Beagle

Money Beagle — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:47:54 +0000

I always respected the heck out of people who ran their own companies but I never had that burning desire to do so.

By: Young Professional Finances

Young Professional Finances — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:28:53 +0000

I agree with you – I’m a 9-5 job person. I just don’t think the entrepreneurial world is for me. I have huge respect for anyone able to do it but I like the habit of work, the people I deal with, the ever changing environment, etc. It’s not for everyone but it’s definitely for me. 😛

By: Country Girl

Country Girl — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:37:51 +0000

I am with you too. I am a creature of habit, so the weekday routine doesn’t bother me a bit. I love that my evenings and weekends are my own and that a steady paycheque comes my way. I’ll admit, sometimes i think it would be great to work at home at my own pace, but I couldn’t ever imagine quitting and being my own boss.

By: fabulouslyfrugirl

fabulouslyfrugirl — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:22:00 +0000

I also like being able to leave work at work and get out of there after 5pm (when possible). I would love to have more flexibility regarding time off and being able to spend more time with my family if and when I have kids. Seeing my co-workers juggling being a mom and a professional is kinda scary.

By: BakingSuit

BakingSuit — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:54:24 +0000

I’m with you with the caveat that I’m exploring the idea of something of my own on the side. I don’t love my job, but I’m getting to a place where I can take it because the benefits (financial, mental etc) definitely outweigh the drawbacks.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:54:53 +0000

I work a 9-5 right now and I don’t hate it, but I don’t love it. I don’t mind working a 9-5 and maybe eventually I will find a job that I love. But right now I think I would like to work for myself in the future.

By: Kris @ BalancingMoneyand Life

Kris @ BalancingMoneyand Life — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:02:08 +0000

I’m actually with you on all these points! I love my career, it makes me happy. And luckily, it is reasonably stable, and if something bad were to happen at my current job, it wouldn’t be too hard to find another one.

As for working for myself – I’m terrible at self promotion! Finding clients would make me crazy.

And my debt? I’m working on it… but at my pace. I can live with it, because I’m not ready to sacrifice everything just to get rid of it.

By: Leanne

Leanne — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 04:59:12 +0000

🙂 I think I might be too controlling to always work for someone else. Right now, I have a lot to learn, and I love working with people who I’m learning from, but I worry that I’m too bossy to do it forever. Half the time, I’m like: “I think you should do it this way.” I don’t know how long you can have that attitude before striking out.

By: Mikhaila

Mikhaila — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:59:13 +0000

I agree! I am a Type A creature of habit. I NEED my routine and I like having a 9-5 for all the reasons you listed above too. Plus, benefits (I know you can get them while you’re self-employed, but it’s harder), and almost the exact same amount deposited into my chequing account every two weeks.

I’m really afraid of taking on a huge debtload for something that may or may not pan out. Sometimes I bring my work home, but you’re right, if you’re dependent on your business so you can eat, there’s a ton more pressure to succeed.