"getting paid" is the operative word. Employees get paid, that is their compensation. If you want to be an owner, you need to either invest, or have that clearl

"getting paid" is the operative word. Employees get paid, that is their compensation. If you want to be an owner, you need to either invest, or have that clearly included in your employment agreement. Owners don't get paid as such. They have risk of loss, and only if the company is successful do they get a positive return on their investment. Employees do have risk of losing their jobs, but don't really risk not getting paid for work performed.