When times are good it’s easy to feel like entrepreneurship is the only path for you, but what about the times when your hit with multiple crises at once? We wondered if all entrepreneurs have moments when they wonder whether they should have gone with (or stuck to) a more standard job where they worked for someone else.

Kimberly Ritchie

Oftentimes the farm to table movement is portrayed as picture perfect. Pastoral harmony in every picture, right? This becomes even more common as many of us incorporate skincare, wellness & events into our business model. The pictures portray an idyllic landscape and we all work hard to maintain those high standards. Read more>>

Lisa Braithwaite

I have OFTEN wondered if I should just go get a job! I’ve been running my business for 18 years now, through many ups and downs. I used to fantasize about working in one of those parking garage kiosks, where I could just sit and read a book, and occasionally help someone with their payment. Read more>>

Lauren Ruvo

I have always wanted to work for myself and have my own business. Entrepreneurship is in my blood – my dad started a wine and liquor distributorship when he was in his 20s and he and my mom have founded their own charity. Watching the two of them create something from the ground up was always so interesting to me and something I knew I wanted to do. Read more>>

Vinny Nguyen

Yes, I’m so grateful when I have an opportunity to have my own business in beauty industry. At this point of my life, I have not thought I would have a regular job because I have so much more to offer to the clients and seeing them so happy and feeling more beautiful after using our services gives me more motivated to keep working hard and harder everyday. Like other business owners, I have been asked “ How do you find a balance between works and you personal life or Do you think it’s worth it to work all the time”. Read more>>

Eve Sturges

My fantasies of a “regular job” are all about resources and logistics. On the one hand, I love the flexibility of self-employment, especially since two of my children are still really young. On the other hand, My mental and emotional processing is at capacity from balancing so many different responsibilities. I love the idea of a job that I could “leave at the office.” Read more>>

Sandra Gomes Rocha

I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. My father built businesses in two different countries, and his father had his own small shop in the village in Portugal where he lived. I saw the sacrifices my father made putting in 14+ hours a day into his businesses, and all the heavy lifting my mother did to keep every aspects of our lives normal and moving forward. I was always keenly aware of how difficult things were at times, but I understood they were building something for themselves. Read more>>

Birdee

I am happier than ever, having my own business doing photography, and being in control of my schedule. I am new to being a business owner (since 2020), so I’m still in that period of time where I pinch myself every day that I get to do this. Prior to doing photography full time, I did ultrasound for my day job for 15 years, Monday through Friday, clock in and clock out every day. I am so grateful I had that experience and know that skill. Read more>>

JR Mariano

Being a business owner has its challenges. You have to deal with all sorts of clients, a constantly changing marketplace, and supply chain issues due to multiple reasons that are out of your control. There are times that are extremely challenging, and the pressure can get intense. Read more>>

Joy Bethany

Even with all of the challenges that come along with being a business owner, I wouldn’t trade it for anything! I started my photography business with the dream of being able to do what I love while having the freedom and flexibility to be with the people I love. Early on, there were passing moments when I considered returning to a 9-5 for the sake of financial stability and predictability, but I knew deep down that one day, the risk would be worth the reward. Read more>>

Nick Ferrell

Having worked for the Federal Government for over 15 years, first for Department of Defense then Department of State, I miss being in the thick of things. The majority of my tours were war zones in the Near East, so its easy to miss the adrenaline rush of finding yourself in an ambiguous situation facing problems that require immediate solutions. However, I don’t miss the non-stop requirements of my time then – as a business owner, I am still busy, but I dictate whats important and – most importantly – what isn’t. Read more>>

Amber Cronin

I’ve definitely had my fair share of moments when I questioned whether it would be easier to just have a regular job. Let me take you back to the last time I had that thought and give you a glimpse into what was going on in my world. Read more>>

Cee Sands

Yes i certainly am happy there’s no limitations as to what you can do.In Addition, having a job teaches you more discipline and helps you to be more strategic in what you do. Nobody wants to work for someone forever. You live and learn and try to drought down as many key points you can so when you’re on your own you would know how to manage and maintain for yourself. Read more>>