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A lot of us do not want to work in the family business but rather want to pursue our dreams. You only have the one life after all.
by felipemnoa 6y ago
A lot of us do not want to work in the family business but rather want to pursue our dreams. You only have the one life after all.
- randmeerkat 6y agoFrom the outside looking in it seems romantic, having the opportunity, safety net, and shared experiences of operating a family owned business sounds pretty amazing. Realistically I’m guessing it’s more complex than this, depending on the family and what the business actually is.
- supernova87a 6y agoI would hazard to say it is only in relative recent history (and in capitalism) that new and adventurous = prosperity. For much of history, leaving behind what you know was no guarantee of success (and maybe great risk of material poverty).
- ardy42 6y ago> I would hazard to say it is only in relative recent history (and in capitalism) that new and adventurous = prosperity. For much of history, leaving behind what you know was no guarantee of success (and maybe great risk of material poverty). That hasn't really changed. Taking risk is no guarantee of success. Sure, some risk takers win big, but some people win the lottery, too.
- supernova87a 6y agoOh I would say it has changed a lot throughout history. For quite a long time, setting out on your own from your family, profession, town, etc. was a great risk, and there was nowhere near the social/economic mobility that we have today.
- goldforever 6y agoDumbass!
- User23 6y agoI had a buddy in college who was from St. Thomas. He struggled with his desire to be a doctor when his family just wanted him to take over their diamond business. A true dilemma.