which do you prefer being employed or self-employed

of course i'de like to be self employed coz its really hard to have bosses. and they are not paying me well.

I remember eversince I was about 24 I had the mentally to work for myself because I just hate the fact hearing a boss telling you what to do when to come to work. So I rather being my own boss.plus you get to anywhere when you want andeven spend time with your family so of course being your own bos is cool.

I have worn both hats in my years working. For more than 24 years I have worked for an employer and I must say much of the time, I enjoyed my work. I have wonderful colleagues, the work is challenging and I get paid like clockwork. But I also have to work hard and exercise initiative in order to be rated well, be articulate in problem solving, be able to handle stresses and bosses' expectations. There are some tasks I don't like to do but they are part and parcel of the job responsibility. I also have to be subjected to my bosses' mood and that's not always pleasant. But last few years, I switched from working under a boss, to being my own boss. I became a self-employed person, being an internet marketer and an investor, and working for myself. I had a lot of freedom and flexibility being my own boss. I decide when I feel like working, what tasks to do first, and I set my own priorities. No one can boss over me and tell me what to do. I really enjoy working this way, because I dictate my own working patterns. The only drawback is that I am not guaranteed a fixed salary, or be assured that I will earn enough for myself. Other than this, it is great to be my own boss, with no one to boss over me.

I prefer being self-employed. It is defiantely not easy though. It takes a lot of discipline to make self-employement profitable. I have my own schedule, but it is one that I stick to. If I tell a client I will be there at a certain time, I am there. Being punctual is really important for self-employment.

I'd rather be a self employed rather than an employee however as of this time i can't decide yet if I will pursue it today or not since I do not have yet definite plans. I have things in mind on what business I would concentrate on but I am still on research. Hope I will be able to push it in the years to come.

I am currently self -employed. I own and operate a call center. Great responsibility comes with being your own boss. I do get a great deal of satisfaction knowing that i call the shots. I set my own hours. Yes repsonsibility is the key to being self employed.

Well there are both good and bad about being Self Employed and having to work for someone else. I have done both over time, and I really miss working for myself and being my Own boss for sure. When you are your own Boss you can set your own hrs. and decide more on how you will earn more if you need too as well. Most of the time you spend your time selling something as well. The main issue is your $$ is not always guaranteed as certain factors can effect it for sure. Then most people also have Rent expenses or other expenses not considered as well which can add up, and then there is Buying your Own medical as well. So it is a hard choice for anyone to consider, and even though I do miss having my Freedom from having my Own Business right now I have to consider working for someone elee as well.

of course it is always better to have your own source of income, a business where you can be sure to work harder and have more gains in the form of additional income.

I'd rather have manage and own my business, even if sometime I feel like be the employee at the same time :)

I guess everybody wants to be the boss of their own. i am too but for now i dont have enough money to start my own business so i only depend on the job the company can offer me. However im still dreaming on having my own business someday and am setting goal to my self that someday i can be in that position. No matter what happens we should keep on dreaming and achieving our goal, and believe in our self.

Self Employed, as being your own boss is nice

i like being self employed because i hate working for other people especially nasty, unfair people. but being self employed has its draw backs too. like not enough work coming in and having to put money aside to pay uncle sam and keeping careful track of all of your expenses. i wish i could earn more on my own but it is just not a reality for me.

Being self-employed would do good for me. I don't like bosses shouting at me at all!

I prefer to be self-employed because I like setting my own hours and working on my own terms.

Of course there is no better choice but to let your money work for you and not your working for money. There is a big difference between the two, in being an employee you are working for money while on the other side of things money is working for you. But right now I am just unfortunate that I am one of those employees and is just aiming to become financially free someday. I have not found the solutions yet but looking forward to becoming one in the near future.

At this very moment I am on my Three years journey as an employee.. :) I wish to have my own dream bussiness in the future, and I firmly believe that with perseverance I can achieve it. It is always the best thing to be your own boss.. :)

Considering the current recession status I would prefer to be self-employed and no fear of getting fired and placed in a situation to leave a job. If there would not have been recession then it would have been difficult to select one. Well currently I am not employed and looking for a good job. But it is difficult for me to get such because of market conditions.

I'd rather be my own boss. I want a flexible schedule and to have the option of working at my pace. If work stresses me out, I'll take a break. I don't have to worry about someone telling me to get back to work. I've always aspired to be a freelance artist. :)

Absolutely I 'd like to be self-employed. For what you seed, and what you will harvest. Sometimes, an employee will earn less than his effort.

I would prefer own business but if you are employed on a high position then that is also satisfactory for living life in a standard form.