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?

Teffi Hernandez

Yes, I am happy as a business owner, but it definitely requires a lot more work, commitment, and perseverance than most people realize. There are moments when I feel exhausted and wonder if having a regular job would be easier. As a business owner, the responsibility never really stops. Read More>>

Elaine Burge

I am happy as a business owner. I feel like it occupies quite a few parts of my brain but I love it. The entrepreneurial journey has been so much fun when I thought the only fun part was painting! I do often think about what it would be like to have a regular job and that seems like it would be difficult! Read More>>

Meleka Simon

This is a difficult question to answer because owning a business is truly a nonstop rollercoaster. What makes the choice easier is that teaching—especially teaching dance—isn’t just my profession; it’s my passion. Read More>>

Koda Lamé

I’m almost 10 years into creating Lamesk8 and recently had a spiraling out moment-but personally I do think having a 9-to-5 while running your business is beneficial if you start your business in your young 20s and 30s, I’m not just saying this for the tax write off benefits…or maybe I am hinting.. Read More>>

Taylor Brune

Yes, I am much happier as a business owner now than when I was working in the hospital system. I was mistreated by surgeons and doctors who would verbally and emotionally abuse me and I would find myself crying in the exam rooms in between patients. I was miserable and my health was declining. Read More>>

Alicia Bolds

I’m very happy being a business owner. I’ve had a hustler mentality since I was a small child selling candy or doing small tasks for money from my family. As I got older I submitted a work permit to start working at the age of 14 to provide for myself and family. When I hit 18 I had two jobs and had a candy store on my college campus to help out other students and put money in my pocket for something bigger than me. At the age of 19 I invested into an eyelash extension class and was ready to give up because business was super slow. Read More>>