Being a business owner isn’t easy. There are amazing highs, but the lows are often quite intense as well. Somedays it feels like the problems never stop – regardless of how much success you achieve. The problems just grow, evolve, morph. So we asked business owners if they sometimes wonder what it would be like to just have a regular job and have shared some of the highlights below.

Aileen Campos

I think every job, every career path has its moments. Every job has tasks that may not be fun to do, has weeks that are long and feel like the finish line is no where in sight. Read more>>

Olga Shatrova

As a business owner, I can confidently say I’ve never been happier. The truth is, I was never really thrilled about having a regular 9-to-5 job. I’m a true lover of challenges and freedom, always striving for perfection and the autonomy to make my own decisions. Read more>>

Sam Stephens

Absolutely, as a business owner, I am much happier. The freedom to dictate my days, prioritize my tasks, and choose my clients is empowering. I’ve always been self-managed, and this autonomy truly suits me. Read more>>

Justine Anderson

There are parts of being a business owner that I absolutely love and parts of it that make me miss having a “regular job”, but owning a business has made me happier than I ever thought it could. Read more>>