Glad to hear your thoughts on this. I was a healthcare manager for years but threw in the towel about a decade before I was fully pensionable to become a wire artist/jewelry maker full-time. I had been used to long hours and difficult working situations, so some of the unhealthy habits formed there followed me. As a craftsperson/entrepreneur I wore many hats but was enjoying the creative expression required. Health concerns arose that ended my girl boss adventure, but I'm not sorry I did it. If anything, it showed me I could make a living as a maker. Should have been in art school instead of university. But working for yourself does come with costs and tradeoffs. Now that I'm unable to work, I wish I still had my former health plan and disability benefits. I'm still not sorry I took that leap of faith. I may have started late, but it taught me things about myself and provided experiences I will treasure. Good for you for being self-aware enough to change gears as you evolve.
Wow! I come from a family of self-employed/entrepreneurs. Mostly male though my two sisters run their own businesses. I always craved the security of employment. Now in my sixties I run my own yoga business. Your message that ‘ it’s not for ever’ is so true. Time, circumstances, relationships, responsibilities; all these and more affect choices. Yay for the people who make the right choice for them at that time. Good luck in all you do
I am not self-employed, but I work in a job that allows me a significant amount of autonomy. It is, as far as I am concerned, the ideal balance between freedom and stability, and I feel very grateful to have it. That being said, it can be very hard to "switch off." Not having clearly defined temporal or spatial boundaries to your work certainly does mean freedom, but it also means that you could always be doing something related to your job, and it's hard not to feel a little guilty when you are not doing that. You're never actually "done" with work. I don't want to make it sound worse than it is, but it is definitely something that stress me out.
That was very interesting. Truthfully, I have always known that I am not suited to self employment. I just retired from a job where I was never promoted and never wanted to be. I loved that job. It was challenging even at the bottom rung of the ladder. My husband convinced me to retire and I thought maybe he was right. No one knows how many years they have left. But a former co worker told me about a recent emergency. And in my mind I could imagine how it was handled and what everyone would do. And how satisfying it is to get the job done. That job made me who I am. And I will always be grateful for my years there. Now I am going to take some continuing education classes and learn new things.
Thank you for sharing your experience! My husband has been going through a similar experience at his company, where they constantly try to promote him to a management position every year. He's a technician and works on machinery, and that's what he likes to do. So he turns it down every time, even though it would be a higher salary. If you are making a livable and comfortable salary, making more every year is not the aim, nor should it be. I definitely feel that satisfaction you mentioned of knowing you're just really good at something and people can count on you to do it right. I think that's one of the most fulfilling parts of any career - that sense of confidence that you're really good at something, whatever it is.
@@CasaDuroTinyHome Exactly. I'd rather have less material things than take a promotion I don't want. That's one way I can relate to the tiny house movement. My husband have always lived at or below our means. That has given us a lot of freedom.
I have been so hungry for this kind of real-talk. I’m moving into a more entrepreneurial space now and I feel really positively about it, but it’s so new that I don’t feel grounded and I love the vibe of someone who has walked the walk being really real.
YESS!!! Thank you for talking about this, could relate with so much of what you shared. I ran my coaching business for 3 years and it was so hard, people would constantly say that about how it's going to turn around, and just keep pushing, just keep trying. I feel so relieved to have walked away from trying to realize this romanticized dream about #girlboss life, which in reality was just terrible.
I saw your video in Exploring Alternatives, and your transparency and candor brought me here. I've been retired and I've worked the 9 to 5 (never been self-employed) and the 9 to 5 really ain't so bad. Thank you for sharing. Too many people be frontin' online for profit or ego.
Even though I'm a dude, I can still relate to this. I have my own business too. It's still small and it's tough sometimes. I'm actually an introvert, but I've had to come out of my shell and deal with a lot of different types of people and their personalities.
I love that you made this video because I feel like more people need to hear and understand this message. I totally agree that the entrepreneur life isn't for everyone, just as a 9-5 isn't for everyone. Something I think of often is something you said to me once in a conversation about how it takes all types of people to make the world go round. I also agree that no matter how it looks to other people, what matters the most is how you feel. If you're running a super successful business but don't feel satisfied or feel like you're having to sacrifice your health and happiness, then it's not worth it. I think entrepreneurship has really been glamorized in recent years, especially after the pandemic. Which is great, if it works for some people that's awesome....but at the same time I feel like it puts a lot of pressure on people to try to create a successful business at the expense of their health. Like you said there's a lot of pros and cons on each side. But I truly believe that what you want changes in life based on your needs and the more you learn about yourself. I also believe that some people can be 100% happy working a service job (or jobs that society typically deems undesirable) Monday to Friday 9-5 for their entire lives and live very happy and fulfilling lives. It all depends on your perspective, if your needs are being met, and and what you do outside of work as well. I'm happy that you're happy with your decision and are so open about it! Best of luck in your new job :)
Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment Neelam! You're totally right that this glamorizing ramped up tremendously during the pandemic when a lot of people lost their service jobs and had no other choice but to try to go out on their own and do something. And let me tell you, I know a lot of people who did that and failed and put themselves in a ton of debt, and are now even more behind than they were before. And they're not bad people, it's just super risky. Especially when the supply chains were so fucked.
I'm also coming to the same conclusion you're coming to. 😅 I started my own business with embroidery - I have a background in graphic design and packaging, but my mental health and lifestyle is important to me. Not everyone's idea of "happiness" is the same and that's OK! That's how the world works. Though it's important to have people in your life who support that and acknowledge that as well. I think things run smoothly when we're all owning who we are and what we want in life and I'm totally OK with helping someone else's business thrive! I love to help others and currently looking for a job. I had a hard time accepting that if something didn't work for me that I wasn't a failure. But that's why everyone has a brain 🧠 thankfully and we can come to conclusions for our life that works for us and can also serve my community! I think that is a beautiful thing. Great video! Keep up the persistence and awesome work that you do no matter where life takes you! Congrats on this new milestone and journey 👏 🙌 🎉
I found this so interesting and nice to see a different perspective. I’m self employed and finding it more difficult than I thought and thinking about what I want moving forward x
Thank you for sharing your experience! Do what you think is best for you.The right decision might not always be clear. People always told me to "trust my intuition" but it was often leading me in an entirely different direction depending on the time of day 😅
I recently fired a GP when he was upset by my swearing. I was telling him that I was in f**king agony. Anyway, I saw your interview on another channel. I really appreciate that you spoke about how your diabetes affected your housing decisions. I KNOW that I don’t want to ever be the boss.
Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts, just found your channel from tiny house video published. So you're going back to 9 to 5, do you mean you'll be office employed again or still WFH/freelancing ? Currently working fully remote as freelance for more than a year now, I appreciate organizing my day as I want but also requires more self-discipline and efforts to keep away from distraction... another downside would also be lack of contact. Just curious if you intent to still work that way
I am still working from home! Definitely intend to stay this way. It works really well for me. I would be traveling 170km per day if I commuted 😳 Pretty much every company in the tech / digital world is 100% online.
@@CasaDuroTinyHome Good to know:) At least you're in same time zone as your company. For me working with 10 hours difference between France and Australia :) Felt unusual at the beginning but overall working well for me too. I feel like tiny house living is a great fit for remote work, while having close proximity to nature. Just not so popular where I live :/
Glad to hear your thoughts on this. I was a healthcare manager for years but threw in the towel about a decade before I was fully pensionable to become a wire artist/jewelry maker full-time. I had been used to long hours and difficult working situations, so some of the unhealthy habits formed there followed me. As a craftsperson/entrepreneur I wore many hats but was enjoying the creative expression required.
Health concerns arose that ended my girl boss adventure, but I'm not sorry I did it. If anything, it showed me I could make a living as a maker. Should have been in art school instead of university. But working for yourself does come with costs and tradeoffs. Now that I'm unable to work, I wish I still had my former health plan and disability benefits. I'm still not sorry I took that leap of faith. I may have started late, but it taught me things about myself and provided experiences I will treasure.
Good for you for being self-aware enough to change gears as you evolve.
This is so sweet, thank you for sharing your experience!
So true. Nice to see it discussed. Sometimes you can be your authentic self and work for an organisation!! Who knew?
Wow! I come from a family of self-employed/entrepreneurs. Mostly male though my two sisters run their own businesses. I always craved the security of employment. Now in my sixties I run my own yoga business. Your message that ‘ it’s not for ever’ is so true. Time, circumstances, relationships, responsibilities; all these and more affect choices. Yay for the people who make the right choice for them at that time. Good luck in all you do
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Wishing that good luck right back to you!
I am not self-employed, but I work in a job that allows me a significant amount of autonomy. It is, as far as I am concerned, the ideal balance between freedom and stability, and I feel very grateful to have it. That being said, it can be very hard to "switch off." Not having clearly defined temporal or spatial boundaries to your work certainly does mean freedom, but it also means that you could always be doing something related to your job, and it's hard not to feel a little guilty when you are not doing that. You're never actually "done" with work. I don't want to make it sound worse than it is, but it is definitely something that stress me out.
Great insight, very valid points. Thanks for sharing.
That was very interesting. Truthfully, I have always known that I am not suited to self employment. I just retired from a job where I was never promoted and never wanted to be. I loved that job. It was challenging even at the bottom rung of the ladder. My husband convinced me to retire and I thought maybe he was right. No one knows how many years they have left. But a former co worker told me about a recent emergency. And in my mind I could imagine how it was handled and what everyone would do. And how satisfying it is to get the job done. That job made me who I am. And I will always be grateful for my years there. Now I am going to take some continuing education classes and learn new things.
Thank you for sharing your experience! My husband has been going through a similar experience at his company, where they constantly try to promote him to a management position every year. He's a technician and works on machinery, and that's what he likes to do. So he turns it down every time, even though it would be a higher salary. If you are making a livable and comfortable salary, making more every year is not the aim, nor should it be. I definitely feel that satisfaction you mentioned of knowing you're just really good at something and people can count on you to do it right. I think that's one of the most fulfilling parts of any career - that sense of confidence that you're really good at something, whatever it is.
@@CasaDuroTinyHome Exactly. I'd rather have less material things than take a promotion I don't want. That's one way I can relate to the tiny house movement. My husband have always lived at or below our means. That has given us a lot of freedom.
I have been so hungry for this kind of real-talk. I’m moving into a more entrepreneurial space now and I feel really positively about it, but it’s so new that I don’t feel grounded and I love the vibe of someone who has walked the walk being really real.
Thank you so much for the kind words Ana! I'm really glad this resonated with you 🙏
Our needs and choices change over time, and that’s ok. Good luck on your next step.
YESS!!! Thank you for talking about this, could relate with so much of what you shared. I ran my coaching business for 3 years and it was so hard, people would constantly say that about how it's going to turn around, and just keep pushing, just keep trying. I feel so relieved to have walked away from trying to realize this romanticized dream about #girlboss life, which in reality was just terrible.
Thank you for sharing your experience Sarah! I'm glad you could relate 🙏
I saw your video in Exploring Alternatives, and your transparency and candor brought me here.
I've been retired and I've worked the 9 to 5 (never been self-employed) and the 9 to 5 really ain't so bad.
Thank you for sharing. Too many people be frontin' online for profit or ego.
Thank you! Totally agree.
Even though I'm a dude, I can still relate to this. I have my own business too. It's still small and it's tough sometimes. I'm actually an introvert, but I've had to come out of my shell and deal with a lot of different types of people and their personalities.
I think the "hustle" entrepreneur culture is just as toxic for men, if not even worse, because they seldom talk about work-life balance.
I love that you made this video because I feel like more people need to hear and understand this message. I totally agree that the entrepreneur life isn't for everyone, just as a 9-5 isn't for everyone. Something I think of often is something you said to me once in a conversation about how it takes all types of people to make the world go round. I also agree that no matter how it looks to other people, what matters the most is how you feel. If you're running a super successful business but don't feel satisfied or feel like you're having to sacrifice your health and happiness, then it's not worth it. I think entrepreneurship has really been glamorized in recent years, especially after the pandemic. Which is great, if it works for some people that's awesome....but at the same time I feel like it puts a lot of pressure on people to try to create a successful business at the expense of their health. Like you said there's a lot of pros and cons on each side. But I truly believe that what you want changes in life based on your needs and the more you learn about yourself. I also believe that some people can be 100% happy working a service job (or jobs that society typically deems undesirable) Monday to Friday 9-5 for their entire lives and live very happy and fulfilling lives. It all depends on your perspective, if your needs are being met, and and what you do outside of work as well. I'm happy that you're happy with your decision and are so open about it! Best of luck in your new job :)
Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment Neelam! You're totally right that this glamorizing ramped up tremendously during the pandemic when a lot of people lost their service jobs and had no other choice but to try to go out on their own and do something. And let me tell you, I know a lot of people who did that and failed and put themselves in a ton of debt, and are now even more behind than they were before. And they're not bad people, it's just super risky. Especially when the supply chains were so fucked.
Your doing great. Keep on, keeping on!
I'm also coming to the same conclusion you're coming to. 😅 I started my own business with embroidery - I have a background in graphic design and packaging, but my mental health and lifestyle is important to me. Not everyone's idea of "happiness" is the same and that's OK! That's how the world works. Though it's important to have people in your life who support that and acknowledge that as well. I think things run smoothly when we're all owning who we are and what we want in life and I'm totally OK with helping someone else's business thrive! I love to help others and currently looking for a job. I had a hard time accepting that if something didn't work for me that I wasn't a failure. But that's why everyone has a brain 🧠 thankfully and we can come to conclusions for our life that works for us and can also serve my community! I think that is a beautiful thing. Great video! Keep up the persistence and awesome work that you do no matter where life takes you! Congrats on this new milestone and journey 👏 🙌 🎉
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for the kind words! I really appreciate it. I am loving the new job and so happy with my decision.
@@CasaDuroTinyHome Your welcome! You deserve your happiness!
I found this so interesting and nice to see a different perspective. I’m self employed and finding it more difficult than I thought and thinking about what I want moving forward x
Thank you for sharing your experience! Do what you think is best for you.The right decision might not always be clear. People always told me to "trust my intuition" but it was often leading me in an entirely different direction depending on the time of day 😅
I recently fired a GP when he was upset by my swearing. I was telling him that I was in f**king agony. Anyway, I saw your interview on another channel. I really appreciate that you spoke about how your diabetes affected your housing decisions. I KNOW that I don’t want to ever be the boss.
Thank you so much for leaving this comment! I really appreciate it. I truly don't understand why full grown adults get offended by profanity LOL
I was in a situation with some entrepreneur-esc work before. It is so tough to maitain that kind of work style. Props to those in the grind!
Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts, just found your channel from tiny house video published. So you're going back to 9 to 5, do you mean you'll be office employed again or still WFH/freelancing ? Currently working fully remote as freelance for more than a year now, I appreciate organizing my day as I want but also requires more self-discipline and efforts to keep away from distraction... another downside would also be lack of contact. Just curious if you intent to still work that way
I am still working from home! Definitely intend to stay this way. It works really well for me. I would be traveling 170km per day if I commuted 😳
Pretty much every company in the tech / digital world is 100% online.
@@CasaDuroTinyHome Good to know:) At least you're in same time zone as your company. For me working with 10 hours difference between France and Australia :) Felt unusual at the beginning but overall working well for me too. I feel like tiny house living is a great fit for remote work, while having close proximity to nature. Just not so popular where I live :/