Work for yourself
By Daniel
@Danielclark691 (2169)
April 2, 2025 1:14am CST
The freedom you have when working for yourself. Not having to report to anyone on a regular basis. I know there are many disadvantages to running your own business, but on balance I do prefer the perks.
Obviously there is more pressure on yourself. Ensuring you make it pay, and relying on your own skill and direction to lead the way forward. Not having to justify your actions to anyone can be daunting, but if you’re a motivated individual and you have always shown you can lead the way, running your own business will enable you to actually be rewarded for the extra effort you always put in.
I was always told at my regular job that I was superior at my job. I hit and exceeded targets regularly, but there is no reward for this in a large company structure. You’re just a number.
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@Danielclark691 (2169)
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2 Apr
Yes this is a good point. It can be very tough but there are plenty of positives also
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@JudyEv (351420)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Apr
@Danielclark691 As long as you factor in all the negatives and positives, then you'll make a good decision.
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@Danielclark691 (2169)
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2 Apr
Yes I could do. I don’t have time for a full time job though as I need the flexibility
@Deepizzaguy (108935)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 Apr
I have noticed that working at a large company I feel like I am a number.
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@Danielclark691 (2169)
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4 Apr
@porwest yes so many businesses fail in the first year. I am not surprised by this, for the reasons you suggest
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@Danielclark691 (2169)
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3 Apr
This is true to some extent. There are advantages to working for someone else
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@porwest (99079)
• United States
4 Apr
@Danielclark691 What I mean to say is that being self employed is not for everyone, and many people do it for the wrong reason and with the wrong idea in mind about what it takes. It's why so many businesses fail. The people who start them THOUGHT they'd have it easy, and quickly realized, that's not what being self employed is.
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@cabuyogty (3537)
• Philippines
2 Apr
I love to work with myself also , I have no boss and no one will scolds me when the work is not done. I'm also a self employed.
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@Danielclark691 (2169)
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2 Apr
Yes this is an advantage. I think you’re under more pressure but you can do as you please to a large extent
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@Danielclark691 (2169)
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4 Apr
Yes this is very true. It is sad really that workers are not respected more
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@grenery8 (16105)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
5 Apr
@Danielclark691 i agree. older generations can make a comparison but we can't. but, i hate when they address me with my first name, like we are good pals when we aren't.
@allknowing (144358)
• India
3 Apr
I did that for a few years designing and executing landscaped gardens. But now I just reap the benefit of my hard work - I am now a home body
@Danielclark691 (2169)
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4 Apr
It is good to hear that you are enjoying your down time
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@RebeccasFarm (94027)
• Arvada, Colorado
2 Apr
You are a great worker Daniel either way.
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@Danielclark691 (2169)
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2 Apr
Thanks. I sometimes am hesitant of my capabilities
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@Marilynda1225 (84414)
• United States
2 Apr
Having your own business does have its perks.
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@Danielclark691 (2169)
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2 Apr
Yes many people do prefer to work for themselves and I can’t blame them
@Danielclark691 (2169)
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2 Apr
I am working for myself and have done for a while, whilst also having paid employment for another company
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