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?

Jordan Brown 

The last time I thought about what it would be like to have a regular job was when I moved to a new city and had to start my business from scratch again. It is hard work starting over and finding new clients in a new city, especially when I don’t have any professional connections. Read more >>>

Katie Kiely

When I reflect on being a business owner for the last 10ish years, on the whole I feel so fulfilled and happy with my path. Being a business owner is limitless and with that comes a lot of responsibility. To design a life and work you love… no one else is showing up to tell you how or when to do things. Read more >>>

Apryl Handy

I’m happy as a business owner who doesn’t answer to anyone but myself. I enjoy being in control of my schedule and look forward to growing my agency in the very near future, as soon as November. Read more >>>

Chris Christensen

I have had many regular jobs. I worked in high tech for 43 years at companies both large and small. I worked at IBM, Apple, American Express, and TripAdvisor, but also worked for 20 years in startups. Read more >>>

Edgar Garcia

Interesting this question came up. Just this summer I found myself questioning whether I was taking the right path as a business owner creating stories, or if I should consider a full-time job. My small team and I help organizations, nonprofits, and schools with campaign and impact videos, event recaps and coverage, and testimonial-driven stories. Read more >>>

Lana and Mark Royce

There have absolutely been moments when we’ve wondered what it would be like to have a “regular job” again — predictable hours, guaranteed paychecks, and a clear line between work and home. But then we remember… this is our calling. Read more >>>

Ben Rollins

Am I happy as a business owner? Yeah, for sure! Do I ever think about what it would be like to just clock in somewhere with a steady paycheck? Sometimes… It usually pops up in those slow seasons with photography when the inbox feels quiet and the bills don’t. Read more >>>

Adrienne Brynteson

There are so many pros and cons to being a business owner, especially in the industry I’m currently in. The job can be incredibly taxing, especially since I do most of it by myself. Some days, I’m the cashier, bookkeeper, marketing team, accountant, manager, and more. Read more >>>