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Side effects of business
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crazy you are!!
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I've seen this joke about IT
Well I've made a living from computers for almost 30 years now. More than 30 considering my hobbyist years in the late 80's.
It's been a crazy ride but I can't say my buddies with "normal" 9-5 jobs are better than me age-wise or health-wise.
It all depends on how you take it. If running your own biz seems like a hurdle and you hate it, then it's just as bad as having a bad 9-5 job.
But on the other hand if you face it like a daily mind challenge and appreciate owning your own thing and having no boss, then it doesn't even feel like a job. It feels like a game of sorts.
(I know this is a joke thread. Just my 2 cents about that for those thinking of running their own biz.)
Well I've made a living from computers for almost 30 years now. More than 30 considering my hobbyist years in the late 80's.
It's been a crazy ride but I can't say my buddies with "normal" 9-5 jobs are better than me age-wise or health-wise.
It all depends on how you take it. If running your own biz seems like a hurdle and you hate it, then it's just as bad as having a bad 9-5 job.
But on the other hand if you face it like a daily mind challenge and appreciate owning your own thing and having no boss, then it doesn't even feel like a job. It feels like a game of sorts.
(I know this is a joke thread. Just my 2 cents about that for those thinking of running their own biz.)
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In my country, those doing traditional business and always in stress. Even if it is established business, you can notice the owner in stress and signs like aging on very less age.
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That's most countries outside USA and a (very) few others.
The do-it-yourself culture is a minority and not looked up to, always has been like that everywhere, even rich countries.
Here's an example.
Last weekend I ordered some food on sunday.
So the app I use says the food's arriving, I go to the front door and wait.
A Harley Davidson arrives, some guy bringing my food on a backpack.
Guy gets up from the cycle, he's like Arnold Schwarzenegger, built like The Rock, wearing a $2000 wristwatch.
I joke and say this is the first time I get a delivery by a Hollywood actor on a Harley.
He said I'm the owner and none of the delivery guys came to work today.
That's the reality of running a business. He's obviously wealthy....but doing the rounds on sunday delivering $20 food.
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Well, if your business doesn't kill you, it'll make you stronger.
