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Great post and I definitely sympathize with your position. It's worth noting though that regardless of where you live, starting your own business can be pretty

Great post and I definitely sympathize with your position. It's worth noting though that regardless of where you live, starting your own business can be pretty grueling as well. Often much more grueling than a regular "grindy" job. I wish you luck though and hope you can post some of your experiences here.

pjmorris 12y ago
To add an anecdote to the 'grueling' thought: I worked for myself for five years, but took an office job just before the financial crisis, to 'ride out the storm'. When I sat down to lunch at the office holiday party, I felt a relief and relaxation I hadn't felt since... the last time I worked for someone else. Some people can handle the marketing, sales, delivery, accounting, taxes, HR, etc, but I'm better off outsourcing that to an employer.
- gesman 12y ago
  >> .. but I'm better off outsourcing that to an employer. That's REALLY well said!
Mikeb85 12y ago
> It's worth noting though that regardless of where you live, starting your own business can be pretty grueling as well. Often much more grueling than a regular "grindy" job. Very true. The security but lack of independence that comes with being an employee, vs. the independence and risk of being an entrepreneur (plus the capital requirement). And on the topic of weighing my options, it's not helped by the fact I'm 3 years into an economics degree, so my head is filled with cost-benefit analysis formulas and me applying it all to my own life (or maybe it's because finals are at hand). > I wish you luck though and hope you can post some of your experiences here. Thanks. I have been thinking of starting a blog, maybe it'll happen sometime soon. Just need something to write about (I may start a small-scale business this summer, could be fun).