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 stor

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.