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I am actually a software developer of almost 10 years in a small company which I eventually realized is a lifestyle business. I initially thought that my boss j

by 83457 16y ago

I am actually a software developer of almost 10 years in a small company which I eventually realized is a lifestyle business. I initially thought that my boss just couldn't grow the company but later realized that he didn't want the stress of running a larger company, wanted time with his family, and that profits were going up so he was probably content once he was pocketing half a mil a year. It can be frustrating though as many decisions seem to come down to the fact that any money spent in the business on employees, marketing, office space, servers, tools, etc is coming out of his pocket. Even though that is never stated outright by my boss, it is constantly in the back of my mind any time the cost of a project is discussed and especially when something is shot down with no other reason given. There is also a lot of room for growth and profit in our niche market so knowing that the company is being artificially limited is frustrating. With that said, the company itself is relaxed, family friendly and very stable. I often get annoyed with decisions made but when I think about starting my own business and put myself in my boss's shoes I can understand many of his choices.

detst 16y ago
> almost 10 years in a small company > a lot of room for growth and profit in our niche market > being artificially limited is frustrating > when I think about starting my own business Sounds like you have the experience, know a market, want to do something bigger and have a least thought about going out on your own. So, why not? Sounds like you would be well-positioned if you wanted to. Are there needs in the market for you to leave without having to directly compete with your boss? Maybe you could even complement what he's doing and work together by doing the things he has no interest in.
- cynical 16y ago
  Why would he do that when it's so much easier to collect a paycheck and complain about how management is doing everything wrong?
  - chc 16y ago
    Which of these is more rational: • Spend a lot of time and mental energy trying to convince someone to let you give him more money through your efforts • Make a reasonable effort to tell him what would be in his best interest, and if he refuses, let him be Unless you own a lot of company stock, there's not all that much incentive to do more than "collect a paycheck and complain about how management is doing everything wrong."
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by 83457 16y ago

detst 16y ago

> almost 10 years in a small company > a lot of room for growth and profit in our niche market > being artificially limited is frustrating > when I think about starting my own business Sounds like you have the experience, know a market, want to do something bigger and have a least thought about going out on your own. So, why not? Sounds like you would be well-positioned if you wanted to. Are there needs in the market for you to leave without having to directly compete with your boss? Maybe you could even complement what he's doing and work together by doing the things he has no interest in.

cynical 16y ago
Why would he do that when it's so much easier to collect a paycheck and complain about how management is doing everything wrong?
- chc 16y ago
  Which of these is more rational: • Spend a lot of time and mental energy trying to convince someone to let you give him more money through your efforts • Make a reasonable effort to tell him what would be in his best interest, and if he refuses, let him be Unless you own a lot of company stock, there's not all that much incentive to do more than "collect a paycheck and complain about how management is doing everything wrong."

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