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?

Julie Hoffman

Over the years of being an aesthetician I’ve customized my aesthetic skills and license, deeply leaning into my intuition, has created a business that is in complete alignment with who I am, and cultivated a sought-after corrective skincare practice. Read more>>

Alissa Sampogna.

Over 11 years of having my storefront, I’ve noticed the answer to this question evolving. The overarching answer and feeling is most definitely YES I am happier as a business owner than “working for the man”. My life before owning my own business was working in corporate real estate, where I reported to a cubicle from 9-5, had to wear “day time separates” to work and commute to sit in front of a computer screen. Read more>>

Amy Loyd-Williams

This question means a lot to me as a disabled person. This is kind of my only option for employment that is accessible for me at this moment in time. I struggle with the idea of having a “normal” job almost daily. Doing small tasks can really help me figure out how much I really am capable of doing, so running my own small business is the perfect opportunity for that. Read more>>

Cait Quinn

I am absolutely happier as a business owner. However, I was also privileged in my previous full time positions to learn from those experiences to prepare me for going out on my own. For two years after college I was a manager and wholesale buyer for a small boutique in Ann Arbor, Mi. This allowed me to understand the ins and outs of owning your own business – I learned how to work with vendors, bookkeeping, and the importance of marketing strategies. Read more>>

Victoria Morgan

I would venture to say, I’m the most fulfilled I’ve ever been as a business owner. Prior to starting Haven’s Hallow Interiors, I was a program manager in the transportation industry for 10 years. Seemingly an extreme pivot–juggling several moving parts/people, managing deadlines well, alongside implementing new systems to improve efficiency proved invaluable for launching an interior design firm. After having conventional jobs, I’m certain business ownership is best suited for me. Read more>>

Naomi Rapp.

I love this question. I often wonder how other business owners feel about this exact question. I definitely have wondered what it would be like to have a regular job. I think about how I would be able to relax when I got home from a long day instead of having to restock the trailer, make posts on social media & take care of accounting needs. I think about how I’d be able to hang out with my friends & family on the weekends instead of spending my entire day at events. I think about how nice it would be to know how much money I’ll be making on a weekly basis and always getting paid. Read more>>

Tammara Webster.

I’m much happier as a business owner. Owning my own salon is something I looked forward to since deciding to pursue a career in cosmetology. Being in this position allows me to run my business how I see fit. I must admit there were times I thought about having a regular 9-5 job. A year into my business I lost three stylist within a couple weeks of each other. Although I was happy for them to move on to their own businesses, it set my business back. For a salon owner who operates a booth rental salon, that’s a major loss all at once. Read more>>

Royah Nuñez

I am happier as a business owner and can’t imagine my life any other way. There are times when I think about having a regular job, but the thought doesn’t last too long. And if it does, it usually sends me down an entrepreanual rabbit hole. Read more>>

Karisma Morley.

This question is really interesting because it really is a matter of perspective. For the first 2 years of owning and running my business, I had completely rejected the idea of working for someone else ever again. I was determined to make enough profit to sustain my lifestyle while growing the business. Read more>>

Mikayla Watts

I enjoy being a business owner. There were moments when I wondered what it would be like if I had a regular job. Sometimes managing your own business can be over whelming and no one talks about the struggles you may go through to get your name out there. However, nothing beats the flexibility of being able to manage your own schedule. Read more>>