Michael E Parker lists the differences between starting a business and working a 9-5 job.

1. ENTREPRENEUR
SHIP VS. 9-5
By Michael E Parker

2. SCORE IN 2019 BASED ON A SURVEY
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS AN INTEREST TO MANY
PEOPLE. HOWEVER, UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN AN
ENTREPRENEUR, IT IS DIFFICULT TO FULLY
UNDERSTAND THE AMOUNT OF WORK THAT GOES
INTO STARTING A BUSINESS. ON THE OTHER HAND,
A 9-5 JOB JUST DOESN’T WORK FOR EVERYONE, AND
SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST NATURALLY INCLINED
TOWARD ENTREPRENEURSHIP. TO FIGURE OUT
WHICH OPTION IS BEST FOR YOU, READ ON TO SEE
HOW THE TWO COMPARE.

3. Every day as an entrepreneur is different.
Some days, you might have to wake up
hours early to travel for some business
meetings. Other days, you might be
working until the early hours of the
morning. With a 9-5, though, you generally
can expect the same or very similar hours
each day. There will be little variation,
allowing you to easily set boundaries for
work and personal life.
SCHEDULE

4. Flexibility in your schedule is one reason many
want to work for themselves. However, if that
is the hope, entrepreneurship is not the right
avenue. As an entrepreneur, you are actually
beholden to many people, from your investors
to your employees. As a result, it can be very
difficult to schedule time for yourself. In
addition, many office jobs are providing
increased flexibility to their employees, which
may be a better option for some.
FLEXIBILITY

5. PAY AND
BENEFITS ONE MAJOR BENEFIT OF A 9-5 IS STABILITY IN PAY
AND BENEFITS. AS LONG AS YOU ARE EMPLOYED,
YOU CAN REASONABLY EXPECT TO MAKE THE SAME
AMOUNT OF MONEY EACH MONTH AND HAVE SET
BENEFITS, INCLUDING INSURANCE, TIME OFF, AND
RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.
ENTREPRENEURS, THOUGH, MAY NOT HAVE THIS
LEVEL OF STABILITY. WHILE THE LIMITS TO HOW
MUCH YOU COULD MAKE ARE TECHNICALLY SKY-
HIGH, THERE ARE MANY ENTREPRENEURS THAT GO
MONTHS OR YEARS WITHOUT A SALARY. IF YOU ARE
LOOKING FOR STABILITY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS
NOT THE BEST PLACE TO START.

6. Entrepreneurs who do well typically do so because
they like to do different work each day. You never
know exactly what is on the agenda for the next
day, which can be exciting for people who like the
spontaneity. It can be very fulfilling to complete
work as an entrepreneur.
Full-time employees, though, typically have an idea
of what they will do every day. Yes, there may be
variety in a single role, but the daily tasks still tend
to fit within a role’s description. Compare that to an
entrepreneur, who simply does not have any job
description.
THE WORK

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