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?
Allison & Corey
Everyone dreams of being a business owner, but not the process of getting there. We definitely did not understand what it would be like. From the bookkeeping, to the actual labor, everything about providing for your business is a non-stop cycle. When Allison worked at a bank before selling shoes full time, she had a coworker tell her “I love having a 9-5 because I know that after 5 I’m free”! Read more>>
Alexa Mellott
That’s a tough question but an important one when thinking about the pros and cons of owning your own business. Regardless of your position in a company or career path the grass can always be greener on the other side, I think for myself, being my own boss was always in the cards for me. I thrive in an environment where I can work as much as I would like and make my own schedule to accommodate my lifestyle. Read more>>
Connee Williams
I actually enjoy being a business owner. I was never the best with working a 9-5 job, simply because I was always late or didn’t want to go! Lol Read more>>
Logan Brackin
We don’t have to wonder what it would be like to have a day job because we both still do. The realization we both came to, and the reason we partnered with each other, is that we needed more control over our lives. It’s not the easiest thing running a business and working a regular job at the same time, but it’s worth it for the future of our families. Read more>>
Samantha Ward
I would definitely say that I am very happy as a business owner now. It comes with so much freedom that you sometimes can’t get working a job. The happiness experienced, is the off days, the hard days, the easy days and even the busy days. All days, makes me fall more in love with my business. I cherish eat day that comes with being a business owner. Read more>>
Samantha Davis
Yes, definitely. I do NOT miss the daily commute, 8-hour grind, expensive eating out, and commute home. Working for corporations was frustrating. There was a huge lack of trust, reasonable boundaries, and ethics that I kept running into. It was appalling, really. Read more>>
Miro LaFlaga
Being a business owner and having a regular job may seem different, but to me, they’re cut from the same cloth. Both require a lot of hard work, dedication, and the willingness to wear many hats. When starting out, running a business can feel like a glorified 9-5, but as you grow, new responsibilities and challenges arise. Read more>>
Macie Schmal
I’m extremely happy as a business owner. I get to be my own boss so what’s not to love about that! I get to create art in a practical way that people get to use everyday and every time I think about that it makes me smile. I think the best part of being a business owner is that I get to be there for my family when they need me the most. Read more>>
Ashanti Osborne
Yes I would say i’m happier being a business owner even though I have a lot more growth to look forward to . When i’m at work It’s like meh it’s work . I know that I have to work to support my dreams so I push through but when i’m doing hair i’m so happy the entire time . The praise i get after and how happy they are when i’m done makes my heart met because i’m really doing this . Read more>>
Victoria Rule
Being a business owner isn’t easy. Owning & operating a floral design company, especially as a one-woman show is hard AF, yo! I question my life choices on the daily! I LOVE what I do, but if I’m being totally honest, I don’t always love being my own boss. However, I also know that I don’t want to work for anyone else. Ever again. Read more>>
Tran Nguyen
Yes, I am happier as a business owner. One of the proudest moments of my life was when Bobarista, my boba shop in Southeast Houston, opened its doors to customers on August 29, 2019. I felt a great sense of accomplishment! Additionally, I was feeling overwhelmed with the amount of work I was trying to accomplish and was feeling the strain of the responsibility of running a business. Read more>>
Kyra Neff
When owning a business, one questions that decision quite often. So many factors affect small businesses, positively and negatively. In my business, customers affect my ability to pay vendors, employees, bills, etc. Some months are much more lucrative than others. Read more>>