Jophiel wrote:
Lady DSD wrote:
I do. Lots of paperwork and stress, insurance and all that. But in the end you being your own boss is more than worth it
Why? Just curious what you feel the rewards are, not trying to argue.
I have insurance, very little paperwork (besides the stuff actually associated with my task), not much stress and a good deal of flexibility in my scheduling when things pop up. I know I can walk in every day at 8-8:30am and kick out the door at 4:30. Low muss, little fuss.
Is it simply intrinsic rewards such as the whole feel-good glow and pride and that sort of thing or are there extrinstic rewards you reap that you don't think you'd get as an employee?
Very simply put, there are two reasons. One is flexability. I love the fact I dont have to argue with anyone if I need time of for family needs. No matter what, family for me comes first. If I need time off for something I have it. My clients have been with me for almost ten years and I have established a reputation with them so they know if I need time off, they dont get upset.
The second reason is that I am responsible for me. I am my own boss. While it wasn't every job, I have worked for people who would try to take advantage of my high standard work ethics, calling me in for last minute things or having me come in much earlier or staying later than I was scheduled for. Rarely did I say no and they would know that. It was good in the long run I was like that because I was able to cultivate my clientelle with people who still know my work ethics are just as high. But while dealing with paperwork and insurance can be a hassle I have no one I need to impress further except myself and my clients.
As for insurance, my line of career rarely offers health or dental anyways so I rarely had that covered on my own. Only one job I ever worked for offered it. I'm lucky as I can be on my spouses insurance and thats one headache I dont have to worry about.
Sure there is that pride of working on your own. Im proud that I was even able to get out on my own in my line of business. But that isnt even on the top reasons of why I woudl choose it.
Pros and cons to every type of employment, but I've done both and I can say that being self employed wins hands down for my needs in life
Edited, Fri Mar 31 14:41:49 2006 by DSD
