Re:Why Full-Time 9 to 5 Jobs are Risky
by PragmaticPulp on Friday June 19, 2020 @11:38PM
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> Hmm... the point being made is that all jobs are inherently risky. There are factors beyond your control.
You don’t control all of the factors in your own business, either. You listed the economy as a risk for full-time employment, but it’s an even bigger risk for small businesses. Big companies tend to have large war chests to ride out recessions, or even take advantage of recessions.
With a small business, the company’s bank account isn’t that far removed from your personal bank account.
Being in control of everything also means that everything is your problem. That’s a two-edged sword.
> You might never get a decent position in a company again.
That would be extremely uncommon. Moreover, if you’re not qualified to get a job in the industry, I don’t see how you’re going to be successful running your own business in the industry.
Running your own business is more difficult and more work than getting a job in an industry.
You don’t control all of the factors in your own business, either. You listed the economy as a risk for full-time employment, but it’s an even bigger risk for small businesses. Big companies tend to have large war chests to ride out recessions, or even take advantage of recessions.
With a small business, the company’s bank account isn’t that far removed from your personal bank account.
Being in control of everything also means that everything is your problem. That’s a two-edged sword.
> You might never get a decent position in a company again.
That would be extremely uncommon. Moreover, if you’re not qualified to get a job in the industry, I don’t see how you’re going to be successful running your own business in the industry.
Running your own business is more difficult and more work than getting a job in an industry.