In this uncertain economy, it seems like many folks are looking for a lifeboat to jump into. In particular, the unemployed and underemployed seem to be grasping for a life preserver. This group seems to believe that a job is the answer to their prayers.
As a lifetime entrepreneur, I have learned that the least security you can have is in a job. You are only as secure as your employer. You are only as secure as your boss’s mood. You are only as secure as many factors beyond your control.
Entrepreneurs have learned that it is far better to be in control of your own destiny than to entrust it to someone else. Sure, there are long nights and some worry. How is that any different from a jobholder? The only difference is that the business owner can control the outcome better than the jobholder.
Why I am writing this? Well, I think we need an entrepreneurial revival. Americans need to ditch their jobs and take control of their destinies. Ask yourself this, “Is it free to get a job?” Most people think and act like jobs are no-cost because they don’t have to pay to get them.
What does it cost someone to stay at home for a year watching TV waiting for a job to open up? It costs twelve months of family expenses with no corresponding income. Most Americans could spend $50,000 starting a business and be in the exact same position a year later. The only difference being that they could own an asset called their business vs. the liability known as their boss.
Just food for thought: ask yourself, “How much is your job search costing?”
