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Atricle Dump - Why Do I Work for Myself?
One industry that is growing by leaps and bounds is the auditing and accounting industry. There are many great jobs available for people in this career field who have the appropriate educations. If you were to become an accountant, you would perform tasks such as keeping public records, making sure that taxes are filed appropriately, and helping a business to maximize their production. Whether you choose to work for the state government, federal government, for a business, or even for yourself, this kind of a career can be very rewarding.Careers AvailableThe auditing and accounting field is a broad one, and there are many different careers that are available. First
If these are the reasons to jump in, I also know there is a hefty price that I will pay as an entrepreneur.
1. Liking control means that the <
One of the recurring themes in Dilbert cartoon strips is the situation where management has set an impossible deadline for something that probably couldn't be done in the first place. It usually results in large numbers of people working overtime to produce something they know isn't likely to work. Unfortunately, this scene is also being played out between advertisers and their Web developers, where it's far less amusing, and considerably more expensive.Sure, it might be a great idea to put up a special Website for a weekend sale, but is it really possible to have all the art, content, and programming completed, and working reliably, by the time it's needed? Maybe not. Un
I work for myself for a long list of reasons. The most important of these are:
1. More control over my destiny, actions and choices. As an employee you will come across an opportunity where your heart will scream inside that this is it. This is the one long shot you have waited. If you are part of an open progressive organization there is a chance that you will be allowed to take that shot as long as you convince the right individuals in the hierarchy. But in most cases despite your best efforts your institution will force you to walk away from the one sure thing that life offered you. You will end up dancing to other tunes with little or no control over your actions, the events around you and the choices made by your team.
I worked for 8 years for others till it got to a point that the utility of making simple decisions like restricting travel or focusing on a sector, or outsourcing work became higher than the monetary value of my paycheck. When that time came, I packed up my storage boxes and went off on my own.
2. But control is only part of the equation. An equally important driver for me was the much larger share available to me in the value that I create in my organization. Starting from revenues and profitability in the short term to goodwill and intellectual property in the long term. Not matter how hard I worked or how many breakthroughs I made or how much good will I created, in the end when I walked away from my employer I left all that behind. Five or ten years later if any of my projects start gushing oil, I have no claim on their success.
3. I also work for my self because it gives me more flexibility in defending and sticking with my personal and professional values. In making a difference when and where I want to make it. Not that I don't make comprises at work as an employer. I do but I make them at my terms and I make them by choice. As the architect said in the Matrix, the key element is choice – absent choice we are all inherently unstable. Introduce choice and you introduce stability.
4. Have you ever thought about what is life like after you turn fifty? Get laid off around that age and then try finding a job that fits in with your personal and professional goals. Doesn’t matter how politically correct we get as a race, nation, continent or planet, age discrimination is here to stay. At that age the problem is no longer if you can work or deliver, it is more who will take you in. I know of exceptions who have started off their own ventures post their golden handshakes and done well. But as a rule, the fifth decade of our life is going to be short on energy, optimism, tolerance and the ability to survive a big hit. For most of us it represents the final stretch in our professional lives with retirement waiting at the end. If it is an end that we don’t look forward to, that is just too bad. There are no extensions; there are no victory laps. Once you have been put out to pasture it will only be a short while before the butchers in animal farm will come for you.
If these are the reasons to jump in, I also know there is a hefty price that I will pay as an entrepreneur.
1. Liking control means that the
Employers are gearing up for the coming generational change-out…the departure of the Baby Boomers from their work places and the continuing arrival of members of what has become known as Generation Y. Whether employers realize the importance of this transition may well determine how successful the business will be when the changeover is complete a decade or so from now.For the record, the Boomers first bloomed in 1947, meaning they begin to hit 65 in 2012. That is a scant five years from now. And although many Boomers may elect to stay in the work force beyond the traditional 65-year-old retirement point, some will elect to enter retirement earlier, so the transition m
I worked for 8 years for others till it got to a point that the utility of making simple decisions like restricting travel or focusing on a sector, or outsourcing work became higher than the monetary value of my paycheck. When that time came, I packed up my storage boxes and went off on my own.
2. But control is only part of the equation. An equally important driver for me was the much larger share available to me in the value that I create in my organization. Starting from revenues and profitability in the short term to goodwill and intellectual property in the long term. Not matter how hard I worked or how many breakthroughs I made or how much good will I created, in the end when I walked away from my employer I left all that behind. Five or ten years later if any of my projects start gushing oil, I have no claim on their success.
3. I also work for my self because it gives me more flexibility in defending and sticking with my personal and professional values. In making a difference when and where I want to make it. Not that I don't make comprises at work as an employer. I do but I make them at my terms and I make them by choice. As the architect said in the Matrix, the key element is choice – absent choice we are all inherently unstable. Introduce choice and you introduce stability.
4. Have you ever thought about what is life like after you turn fifty? Get laid off around that age and then try finding a job that fits in with your personal and professional goals. Doesn’t matter how politically correct we get as a race, nation, continent or planet, age discrimination is here to stay. At that age the problem is no longer if you can work or deliver, it is more who will take you in. I know of exceptions who have started off their own ventures post their golden handshakes and done well. But as a rule, the fifth decade of our life is going to be short on energy, optimism, tolerance and the ability to survive a big hit. For most of us it represents the final stretch in our professional lives with retirement waiting at the end. If it is an end that we don’t look forward to, that is just too bad. There are no extensions; there are no victory laps. Once you have been put out to pasture it will only be a short while before the butchers in animal farm will come for you.
If these are the reasons to jump in, I also know there is a hefty price that I will pay as an entrepreneur.
1. Liking control means that the <
Have you ever watched a professional window washer do his or her job, and wonder how s/he does such a perfect job so quickly, and only with the simplest of tools? When it comes to window washing, there are some important tricks of the trade that you need to learn, before you can be confident in the fact that you wash windows like a pro. Believe it or not, when you know what you're doing, you may actually find that you enjoy window washing.The first trick is to arm yourself with the right window washing tools. This includes a good quality squeegee. applicator, scraper, window bucket, and microfiber cloths. The squeegee should be a 10" to 16" professional quality brass o
3. I also work for my self because it gives me more flexibility in defending and sticking with my personal and professional values. In making a difference when and where I want to make it. Not that I don't make comprises at work as an employer. I do but I make them at my terms and I make them by choice. As the architect said in the Matrix, the key element is choice – absent choice we are all inherently unstable. Introduce choice and you introduce stability.
4. Have you ever thought about what is life like after you turn fifty? Get laid off around that age and then try finding a job that fits in with your personal and professional goals. Doesn’t matter how politically correct we get as a race, nation, continent or planet, age discrimination is here to stay. At that age the problem is no longer if you can work or deliver, it is more who will take you in. I know of exceptions who have started off their own ventures post their golden handshakes and done well. But as a rule, the fifth decade of our life is going to be short on energy, optimism, tolerance and the ability to survive a big hit. For most of us it represents the final stretch in our professional lives with retirement waiting at the end. If it is an end that we don’t look forward to, that is just too bad. There are no extensions; there are no victory laps. Once you have been put out to pasture it will only be a short while before the butchers in animal farm will come for you.
If these are the reasons to jump in, I also know there is a hefty price that I will pay as an entrepreneur.
1. Liking control means that the <
Create a Successful Restaurant by Considering these IssuesThe restaurant business is a tough business. So if you are contemplating owning a restaurant then beware. New restaurants open their doors every day, but most of them go out of business before the second year rolls around. There are great deal of competing restaurants out there causing the market to be flooded. If you understand all of this, but still want to open a restaurant then read on.Location should play an integral role in your restaurant palnning. Strive to find an area that will have a lot of pedestrian and automobile traffic. Verify, however, that there aren't a group of similar restaurants ja
4. Have you ever thought about what is life like after you turn fifty? Get laid off around that age and then try finding a job that fits in with your personal and professional goals. Doesn’t matter how politically correct we get as a race, nation, continent or planet, age discrimination is here to stay. At that age the problem is no longer if you can work or deliver, it is more who will take you in. I know of exceptions who have started off their own ventures post their golden handshakes and done well. But as a rule, the fifth decade of our life is going to be short on energy, optimism, tolerance and the ability to survive a big hit. For most of us it represents the final stretch in our professional lives with retirement waiting at the end. If it is an end that we don’t look forward to, that is just too bad. There are no extensions; there are no victory laps. Once you have been put out to pasture it will only be a short while before the butchers in animal farm will come for you.
If these are the reasons to jump in, I also know there is a hefty price that I will pay as an entrepreneur.
1. Liking control means that the <
Unless you've been living in a cave or under a rock the last few years, you've seen first hand how Tiger Woods has become one of the most dominate forces in men's golf.We watched as he won the CA Championship at Doral Golf Club a few weeks ago by two strokes. Woods won this event for the sixth time, more than any other tournament. Tiger is believed to be the first player to win a tournament six times on six courses - in Spain, Ireland, Atlanta, San Francisco, London and Miami, the latter on a Blue Monster course where he has won the last three years.There is no doubt we are witnessing the performance of a truly great athlete. His dedication and preparation is truly
If these are the reasons to jump in, I also know there is a hefty price that I will pay as an entrepreneur.
1. Liking control means that the buck will stop at my desk. There is no denying that. The buck stopping at my desk is not limited to taking responsibility for timelines, quality or delivery. It also includes bills, payroll and liabilities. If I can’t accept that I shouldn’t be an entrepreneur. When push comes to shove, it is my show and there will be times where I will end up putting everything I have and more on the line to make ends meet.
2. There is no certain guaranteed paycheck or payback. Either I have the financial support or flexibility to take that risk that I will not be paid for months or I don’t. If I do, then I need to accept and live with the fact that I will not be paid. Accept the fact that there will be days where I have no money in my wallet, no space on my cards and no cash in my account and will have creditors knocking on the door. And yes that scares me.
Its not that as an entrepreneur, I am immune to fear. I get stressed and tensed but I need to have faith in my ability to earn my living and live through crisis. I have said earlier that entrepreneurs as a group end up being more religious than their less enterprising counterparts. Without religion and placing your faith in a higher deity, it an even more lonelier and stressful ride.
3. How do I cover myself? By making sure that my personal, professional and business expenses are down to an absolute minimum and I only spend what I can really spare. We have an old joke at our firm that the first two years are difficult and then – and then you get used to it.
4. It will take a lot of hard work and then some. I will not get it right the first time and I may not get it right at all. There will be times where I will be at the brink of failure and hard work and faith will see me through and there will be times when they won't.
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