A career - as an employee or a business owner which do you prefer and why?

[misterrtwisterr]

Most people will prefer to be a business owner. I also will prefer to be a business owner. In my country here, majority are employee even though most love to be a business owner but some factor like Government policies has hinder so many in establishing a business and this make the rate of unemployment increases on daily basis.

Most will prefer to be business owners, and most will fail within the first year. The few percent that survive, will probably quit in the next few years when they realise how much work and stress it is compared to employment in a ok company. Out of that percentage, only few will succeed and be able to scale their business to earn serious money. Majority of people are simply not cut for it.

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[Jody.Drummer]

Business is something most people aspire to, but it is not easy and not everyone can do it. Business needs capital, knowledge, and bravery, lobster farming is also a money-making business, it looks easy, but starting is another matter. I support your thoughts but you need to prepare everything before you begin.

Not everyone can also do business, so even though this is the dream and dream of most people, in fact, in this case, of course, it is very difficult to do.
It's not a matter of trying or not, but indeed when we don't have talent there, no matter how hard we try, the result will still be very difficult.
Maybe there will be some who say hard work will not betray results, but on the other hand we must also be aware that working hard to force our will when we don't have the ability still this will not be good because we must also be aware of our own qualifications.

[xSkylarx]

Most people will prefer to be a business owner. I also will prefer to be a business owner. In my country here, majority are employee even though most love to be a business owner but some factor like Government policies has hinder so many in establishing a business and this make the rate of unemployment increases on daily basis.

Most will prefer to be business owners, and most will fail within the first year. The few percent that survive, will probably quit in the next few years when they realise how much work and stress it is compared to employment in a ok company. Out of that percentage, only few will succeed and be able to scale their business to earn serious money. Majority of people are simply not cut for it.

As long as you have determination no matter how many times you fail if you want to put up your business then you will not be quitting since the fruit of business success is more brightest than working in a company. I know your point about being an employee that is good and not stressful as you've said, well it means to me that you are still not ready to get out of your comfort zone and not taking risks at all but staying with your comfort zone and not taking risk is you will not be getting your goal or if you plan to have a lot of money then you can't get it unless you take the risk.

[dezoel]

People do not realize the hard work that is required to own a business. Not only you will have to work 100+ hours a week to make sure that everything is going great (or at least you should) but you should always be one step ahead of the industry and constantly learn what is the new thing and how you could improve and basically have a master level of knowledge about the business you are in, you can't just "I want to start X company" and do it without any prior experience or knowledge about it, you need to learn about the job.

All in all, people who worked 20+ years in a sector end up starting a small business and make more money than most startups, only a handful of few gets high investments and millions fail while hoping to be one of them.

[BRINIRHA]

Business is something most people aspire to, but it is not easy and not everyone can do it. Business needs capital, knowledge, and bravery, lobster farming is also a money-making business, it looks easy, but starting is another matter. I support your thoughts but you need to prepare everything before you begin.

Not everyone can also do business, so even though this is the dream and dream of most people, in fact, in this case, of course, it is very difficult to do.
It's not a matter of trying or not, but indeed when we don't have talent there, no matter how hard we try, the result will still be very difficult.
Maybe there will be some who say hard work will not betray results, but on the other hand we must also be aware that working hard to force our will when we don't have the ability still this will not be good because we must also be aware of our own qualifications.

correctly. because in reality starting a business does require knowledge, courage, skills and capital. and not everyone has all 4 of these factors. And sometimes we really have to be aware of our own abilities. because not everyone can do it. But all of them are definitely trying to make their dreams come true. but not everyone can achieve their dreams. so is what happens in business. Being aware of your own abilities is important. But all are worth a try.

[isaac_clarke22]

Currently I'm still 28 years old and I have been working for about 5 years, and I think working is a boring thing because it does not increase skills and of course a very small salary, I live near the sea and many lobster farmers, I also plan to become lobster entrepreneurs because of more income high than being an employee.

Well you still have the means to quit your job anytime anyway. You could potentially invest those earning in your 9-5 job to being an entrepreneur although it might be a little risky if your business did not take off in the end.
Business owners are obviously the boss themselves so it is not surprising that they have higher income than those who works for them. Considering how expensive lobsters even is, let alone in restaurant, I would be looking forward to the lobster business that you are planning to build in the future.

[CageMabok]

Most will prefer to be business owners, and most will fail within the first year. The few percent that survive, will probably quit in the next few years when they realise how much work and stress it is compared to employment in a ok company. Out of that percentage, only few will succeed and be able to scale their business to earn serious money. Majority of people are simply not cut for it.

How can you so confidently conclude about the future and failures of other people in business and in every job? Even if you had done some surveys on this subject, I think that in every year there will also always be a difference of people who do business and their work to start a business very well and also try to avoid failure. So it's going to be really weird to me when you start to infer all kinds of things about what other people would do that even those who haven't done it at all.

[Wakate]

Most people will prefer to be a business owner. I also will prefer to be a business owner. In my country here, majority are employee even though most love to be a business owner but some factor like Government policies has hinder so many in establishing a business and this make the rate of unemployment increases on daily basis.

Most will prefer to be business owners, and most will fail within the first year. The few percent that survive, will probably quit in the next few years when they realise how much work and stress it is compared to employment in a ok company. Out of that percentage, only few will succeed and be able to scale their business to earn serious money. Majority of people are simply not cut for it.

It is very obvious that must of us want to become a business owner so that we can owns companies and employ people that we world for us as the same time making millions of dollars. But because if the situation of things we don't have the capacity to move or create wealth like that since we will have to work for the money. Many if us are not born with a silver spoon so we are force to wok and make wealth by ourselves so that we can achieve whatsoever we want in life. Everyone of us want good things in life like own a big businesses and becoming boss.

[og kush420]

Most people will prefer to be a business owner. I also will prefer to be a business owner. In my country here, majority are employee even though most love to be a business owner but some factor like Government policies has hinder so many in establishing a business and this make the rate of unemployment increases on daily basis.

Most will prefer to be business owners, and most will fail within the first year. The few percent that survive, will probably quit in the next few years when they realise how much work and stress it is compared to employment in a ok company. Out of that percentage, only few will succeed and be able to scale their business to earn serious money. Majority of people are simply not cut for it.

It is very obvious that must of us want to become a business owner so that we can owns companies and employ people that we world for us as the same time making millions of dollars. But because if the situation of things we don't have the capacity to move or create wealth like that since we will have to work for the money. Many if us are not born with a silver spoon so we are force to wok and make wealth by ourselves so that we can achieve whatsoever we want in life. Everyone of us want good things in life like own a big businesses and becoming boss.

i have worked as an employee and a business owner but I failed as a business owner
everything has their own challenges - when you are business owner - you have to be everything - from a cleaner to an owner. people just take the job for granted

[carlfebz2]

Most people will prefer to be a business owner. I also will prefer to be a business owner. In my country here, majority are employee even though most love to be a business owner but some factor like Government policies has hinder so many in establishing a business and this make the rate of unemployment increases on daily basis.

Most will prefer to be business owners, and most will fail within the first year. The few percent that survive, will probably quit in the next few years when they realise how much work and stress it is compared to employment in a ok company. Out of that percentage, only few will succeed and be able to scale their business to earn serious money. Majority of people are simply not cut for it.

It is very obvious that must of us want to become a business owner so that we can owns companies and employ people that we world for us as the same time making millions of dollars. But because if the situation of things we don't have the capacity to move or create wealth like that since we will have to work for the money. Many if us are not born with a silver spoon so we are force to wok and make wealth by ourselves so that we can achieve whatsoever we want in life. Everyone of us want good things in life like own a big businesses and becoming boss.

i have worked as an employee and a business owner but I failed as a business owner
everything has their own challenges - when you are business owner - you have to be everything - from a cleaner to an owner. people just take the job for granted

Or some people doesnt really like that kind of hassle thing or something that they dont really like to take up some risk.When you do have plans on being a business owner then you would be definitely be needing to
consider lots of things first before proceeding.

Its true that not all does have the money to make out some start up and not all does have the knowledge on doing so.Therefore, they are really that prone to error and mistakes.
which this do really ends up on being a worker until they do die and just dont love nor consider on taking up the risk on enhancing their way of life.
There are people who cant just bare up with the risk.

[Iroh]

It takes great effort, skills, a boatload of perseverance, hard work and a shitload of money to enable someone efficiently start and manage a business. So for people that are leaning towards being a business owner and an employer, you should very well know it isn’t a walk in the park to employ and manage people.
A business owner must be up and doing. He/she must be knowledgeable in the craft so as to stay ahead of competitors and other business owners.
Not everyone can open and manage a successful business and that’s why everyone can not be employers of labor. To be an employer and your own boss would seem rosy to some and we could all prefer to be employers but can we all put in the work required? And there is a lot of work required.

[xSkylarx]

Most people will prefer to be a business owner. I also will prefer to be a business owner. In my country here, majority are employee even though most love to be a business owner but some factor like Government policies has hinder so many in establishing a business and this make the rate of unemployment increases on daily basis.

Most will prefer to be business owners, and most will fail within the first year. The few percent that survive, will probably quit in the next few years when they realise how much work and stress it is compared to employment in a ok company. Out of that percentage, only few will succeed and be able to scale their business to earn serious money. Majority of people are simply not cut for it.

It is very obvious that must of us want to become a business owner so that we can owns companies and employ people that we world for us as the same time making millions of dollars. But because if the situation of things we don't have the capacity to move or create wealth like that since we will have to work for the money. Many if us are not born with a silver spoon so we are force to wok and make wealth by ourselves so that we can achieve whatsoever we want in life. Everyone of us want good things in life like own a big businesses and becoming boss.

i have worked as an employee and a business owner but I failed as a business owner
everything has their own challenges - when you are business owner - you have to be everything - from a cleaner to an owner. people just take the job for granted

You failed, but what is your action now? Do you continue your business or not? Well, if you are a business owner, you need to be doing it, but if you have enough profit, you can now start to hire people, but if you are starting it, you need to sacrifice. I don't know if you have already quit or not, but it is just a challenge that you need to overcome. For sure, if it is successful, then you'll be relaxing in your own office. I'll choose this stress over an office job. I was just working for my pay and the company and not the improvement of myself.

[Outhue]

To become a business owner you have to start your journey as an employee, that's to gain more experience before starting your own business, I can see that many people chose business owner but do not forget that you will hire people too unless it's the type of business one can handle themselves.

Also you need capital to start your own business, this means you need to start as an employee first.

[Inwestour]

I was never a business owner, but I tried some few websites and realized how hard it is and now I am a very happy employee. My boss is the kindest person in the world as well that is the part that made it good, if I worked with a boss that was a dickhead then I would be unhappy and want to have my own business too, that makes sense, but when you have a boss that treats you amazingly and never underpays you and always does their best to keep you happy, why would you want to own your business?

I literally talked about starting new business with my boss directly, because if I ever do another job, I want to do it with him he is that good of a person.

This is an important point, I tried to work at work when my boss was a real jerk, it was the worst work in my life, of course I changed jobs and everything changed. We should not be afraid to change something in our lives. Like a lot of people, I thought I would go into business, but for me it's not that easy, there are a lot of doubts and it requires certain finances, so for now I continue to work at work, but I love my job and I have a great boss, so which suits me for now.

[EarnOnVictor]

Currently I'm still 28 years old and I have been working for about 5 years, and I think working is a boring thing because it does not increase skills and of course a very small salary, I live near the sea and many lobster farmers, I also plan to become lobster entrepreneurs because of more income high than being an employee.

It's up to you whether you want to improve your skills or increase your salary. If you try every day and continuously improve your knowledge, skills, and efforts at work, you will also get more than what you have. You can improve those things even while you are working at the company.

Business is something most people aspire to, but it is not easy and not everyone can do it. Business needs capital, knowledge, and bravery, lobster farming is also a money-making business, it looks easy, but starting is another matter. I support your thoughts but you need to prepare everything before you begin.

You have a good point there, being employed does not stop anyone from gathering more knowledge which might be useful in earning more income if used rightly. But this could not be possible in some countries (where employment rules and conditions are strict) and with some nature of jobs. This is why it's good for everyone to plan things ahead so that they will not block their aspirations just because of a job.

Learning more skills and technical know-how is a plus advantage for anyone, it solves problems which is what makes people rich, not employment per se.

[tjtonmoy]

I don't know how to explain this, but here's my thought.
I have a good knowledge of business and know how to run it. But I also possess some talents which I can use in either someone else's business or create my own.
So first I will look for the opportunity. If I can use my talents and skills as an employee, then I will choose that. Then I will analyze how my work is progressing and how much money I am making. If the job gives me a proper payment for my work, then I will stick to it. And if not, or I am not getting enough freedom to expand my creativity, then I will try to create my own business where I can experiment and spread my talents.
My thinking is this, Never lose any opportunity. Try everything and find the best one from them which suites you.
Business is freedom and employment is bind by chains.
So I will choose business in the end.

[macson]

well, there are various ways people make money and i personally choose to grow my business rather than expecting a salary from other people.  Becoming an entrepreneur, whether small or large, is not easy, there are many things to do here and there, and often we are forced to keep learning from the experiences that are created, that's a challenge for me.

[xSkylarx]

Currently I'm still 28 years old and I have been working for about 5 years, and I think working is a boring thing because it does not increase skills and of course a very small salary, I live near the sea and many lobster farmers, I also plan to become lobster entrepreneurs because of more income high than being an employee.

It's up to you whether you want to improve your skills or increase your salary. If you try every day and continuously improve your knowledge, skills, and efforts at work, you will also get more than what you have. You can improve those things even while you are working at the company.

Business is something most people aspire to, but it is not easy and not everyone can do it. Business needs capital, knowledge, and bravery, lobster farming is also a money-making business, it looks easy, but starting is another matter. I support your thoughts but you need to prepare everything before you begin.

You have a good point there, being employed does not stop anyone from gathering more knowledge which might be useful in earning more income if used rightly. But this could not be possible in some countries (where employment rules and conditions are strict) and with some nature of jobs. This is why it's good for everyone to plan things ahead so that they will not block their aspirations just because of a job.

Learning more skills and technical know-how is a plus advantage for anyone, it solves problems which is what makes people rich, not employment per se.

This is also my impression, but right now, in my current standing in a company, I regret that I am working hard and still haven't gotten a salary increase. To cut the story short, I've been working for a healthcare company for two years, and I worked pretty hard, and still, right now, I don't get any salary increase or bonuses. Though doing your best in a job can be fruitful if your boss sees your worth, so it is still better to do it. But improving your skills (if you still have time) is best since you can shift careers if you want to quickly.

[alastantiger]

I would pick a career as a business owner over a career as an employee. My reason for this is my dad was an an employee in a private organisation why my mum was a business owner. My dad had no time of his own he would work overtime, he would work on the weekends, he would travel most times for meetings, to supervise workers in other locations. 9 out of 10 times he was home tired and when he was home he was still at work. My mum on the other hand, had the freedom of time, she wasn't as stressed as dad was. There were times when it was business was rocky but as soon as she got a good structure in place for her business it ran seamless without her. She had time she wasn't home tired and when she was home she was home and she was looked happy and refreshed. Judging from these experiences I made up my mind that I was going to be a business owner and I have been on that path.

[ancafe]

In life we have different folks with different likes and preference. There are people that chosed to go into business as businessmen from scratch and turned out to be business tycoons and movers and shakers of the industries with some few years in business.

They will inherit a big business to their families, for newcomers in the business world without their support it is difficult to develop, because the industry players have full control over their system network, not complaining but that's the reality.

Unless you try to build stronger relationships and networks first, then it is possible for our business to run and can provide hope for growth, without which I think it is difficult to develop!!!

While on the other hand some other person chosed to be employees as in working for those that owns business organisations/companies and yet still made it in life to an enviable climax. Perhaps cause that's what they love and have enthusiasm for rather than being an entrepreneur which perhaps might not have worked out well for their career eventually.

Being an employee only puts you in a comfort zone, we will be faced with retirement and benefits after that, but what can we do if we are no longer productive in working in an office which is an employee, age will definitely stop productivity in us, so we have to there are preparatory steps before that happens.

While retirement salaries will continue to lose value, recession and inflation will not be able to guarantee how long our money will last, if utilization is not done properly, the biggest mistake people make is being too comfortable working as an employee, but forgetting to prepare the steps to be taken after retirement.

Either way, be it a business owner or an employee there are some other people who venture into either of them made no success too. Life can be somehow unfair, right? No! Life isn't unfair, for that's how the cosmos works. So everyone can't just win on a particular thing, definitely not everyone 

Now let's have a discussion about it all, for between being an employee to work for some other person's establishments/organization/company  and rather taking time/years to establishing your own company and not working under an employer but rather you being the employer, which will you chose and please ensure to back up your choice with reasonable thoughts, as it could be a guide to some other person's that might be reading this tread.

Let's begin!

We decide the steps !!!
We are preparing !!!
And we are the source of the problem !!!

If life doesn't have a target, then we will continue to be in the same zone, nothing will change if someone doesn't want to start.

Above I said it's hard to build a business, that's true and a fact!!!
But giving up with circumstances is a tree term that doesn't bear fruit, we are only beneficial for ourselves. Building a business must be based on careful preparation, having targets and knowing how to see opportunities.

There is no successful person who starts something without learning what he wants to do, business needs hard work, business needs relationships/networking and business needs big preparation!!!