What even is a “regular” job? Semantics aside, the heart of our question is about those moments when the stress of entrepreneurship is mounting – do you ever sit back and wonder what if you had just been working for someone else, what life would have been like without all the stress?

Evan Lossing

I’m undeniably happier as a business owner than I could imagine being in any other role. Running our Mathnasium learning center is a source of immense fulfillment, allowing me to bring my ideas to life in a way that directly serves our students and community. There’s nothing more rewarding than watching students gain confidence and succeed academically, knowing I’ve played a part in their growth. Read More>>

Lucy Leora

While being the owner of the my business has its challenges, I’m so grateful I have the privilege of doing it! I previously worked for a high-tech corporation for ten years. While the benefits were always great, there was nothing that motivated me to stay. Since leaving, I have the personal freedom to take care not just of myself but also of my family. Read More>>

Tina Sokolovska

Honestly, I never really saw myself in a regular nine-to-five. Nothing against it, it’s just never been my reality. I’ve never actually had a nine-to-five in my life. I’ve always been on my own, my own boss, figuring things out as I go. My life’s been kind of all over the place. Read More>>

Maria Carrasquilla

I can honestly say that being a business owner makes me deeply fulfilled—but happiness doesn’t always come easily in this path. Read More>>

Emily Rivas

Absolutely — I truly enjoy being a business owner because it has given me the freedom to manage my own time and the opportunity to grow not only professionally but also personally. Read More>>

Callie Saldana

I feel that this question comes up quite frequently because there are so many highs and lows to owning your own business. Am I happy as a business owner? Most days, yes. Read More>>

Hannah Zimmerman

I can honestly say that being a business owner has brought me so much joy and fulfillment — but it’s not without its hard days. I think anyone who runs a small business knows that it’s a mix of deep purpose and, at times, deep exhaustion. Read More>>

Sincerely Tokyo

Sometimes I wish I had a regular job for the benefits. But being a business owner is the best position. It makes you work extra hard because nothing is guaranteed. Being a business owner is rough but its all worth it at the end. So keep going no one said it would be easy. Read More>>

Courtney Root

Absolutely & not in the slightest! I’m the happiest and proudest I’ve ever been in any job I’ve had in my life. And that’s saying a lot, because I’ve had many, many “regular” jobs. From hospitality and the military industry to tech, and the dozens of roles and departments in between, I’ve tried what feels like everything. Read More>>

Tatiana Quintero Garcia

Most of the time I’m happy to own a business, but there are days or times that are so difficult that I just want to close the company, sell everything, and start over working for another company. I’ve been thinking about what it would be like to work again in my field of study, and honestly, I’m not 70% sure. Read More>>