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493d7ba4 | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @43d7c4ea On the other hand, many people discover that working for others is not always as secure as it may appear. For them (people like me), being master of your own destiny is a *more* secure option.
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b8de67a3 | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
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Yes, I know that's the appeal of self-employment... but apart from the lucky few, the pressures are just from different organisations (banks, creditors, customers)... but, yes, there is at least some autonomy in being self-employed (even if in my view these benefits are largely over-sold)
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493d7ba4 | 1 years ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 @43d7c4ea My suspicion is that the two options suit different personalities. Whenever I’m asked to advise budding entrepreneurs, I always focus on the psychological traits needed to enjoy such a career path. It’s certainly not for everyone, but for me it was probably the only way I could have lived my working life gainfully.