Which To Choose: A Job or Entrepreneur?

I'am John Smith and i want to utter something about the subject mentioned in the title..:)

There is a definite difference between having a job and being an entrepreneur. Both are, of course, valid means for earning a living. However, the truth be told, it really isn't a "one size fits all," when it comes to which career choice to make.

It all starts when we're still very young. Our parents, our teachers, our relatives, etc all ask us what we want to be when we "grow up." I sometimes wonder if they ask that of their children so that they can get some ideas for themselves. You may be chuckling at that, but the majority of people are presently engaged in a vocation that they don't like. In fact, the sad truth is that many people actually loathe their jobs, and only go to work, because, as they put it, "they have bills to pay." This, at least in my opinion, gives this whole job-thing a very bad rap.

There is NOTHING WRONG with having a job, and putting in your time, and earning a paycheck. Our entire economy would collapse into chaos if everyone decided they no longer would go to their job and work. Mark Twain hit the proverbial nail on the head when he said that the secret is to make your vocation your vacation, therefore you will never have to work for a living.

So, what constitutes a job that is one's vocation?

The answer is simple. Find what you enjoy doing, and then see how you can turn that into an income producing job. This may take a bit of time to sort out, as we all have hobbies, but not all of them can be translated into income producing careers. Still, it all comes down to one's own mindset and choice to create a job that is not a chore or a prison sentence, but rather an adventure and exciting challenge.

This is also where the difference between a job and an entrepreneur begin to take shape. No matter how you look at it, a job is still an activity that one chooses to do in order to earn a living. It always entail having to do a service, produce a product, etc, and receive some form of financial compensation. However, in a job, your main function is to make more money for either someone or some company. This is the cornerstone of capitalism.

Being an entrepreneur means that you take on the risks and challenges, and everything else that is needed to create and grow your business. The KEY WORDS, here, are: YOUR BUSINESS. There is no security and no hard core guarantees. However, as an entrepreneur, even though all the risks are on your shoulders..you also enjoy all the financial benefits. So, why give up one or why choose one over the other?

Both offer benefits and consequences. It really depends on YOU and what YOU want and what YOUR personal goals are.

If you think you want to take that step and go the route of self employment (entrepreneur), here are a few tips to look for when choosing a business:

1: Do your personal goals and the prospective business' goals jive?
2: How much of a financial investment is required? Is it affordable? Is it reasonable?
3: How easy or how difficult is it to get off the ground?
4: What are the physical and emotional demands for starting and maintaining the business?
5: Is it a business you would be proud to tell your friends and family about?

Not everyone is cut out to be their own boss, but if you've been seriously thinking about taking that step, I can tell you that the adventure makes for an amazing ride.

See you at the top!

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