Admin_2 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Would you prefer to work for yourself or to work for someone else? There are a lot of great things about working for a good company. You have a set and hopefully secure job, your work hours don't change too often, and you basically know what you'll get paid at the end of the month. It's also nice to work for yourself. You can set your own hours, set the direction of the company, and if you are successful, the rewards are a lot higher and greater in many ways. What are you doing now, and do you wish you were on the other side? For me personally, I much prefer working for myself. I'll explain that a bit more later, but what do YOU think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAum Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 i'm now working for a company... because of its security and welfare somehow if i could, i want to work for myself too... at least i can choose to work for what i love (but now i have to love what i work) well, this moment, i prefer thinking... working for a company is my hobby :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeMarc Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Ive spent about half my 30 year working life in big international companies, and the rest working for myself. I think working for a company teaches many things.. discipline, systems, teamwork, management, etc etc But nothing compares to working for myself, especially because I like to make 'visions' that I have (many) come true... real. I love to create and make things and always have. I've had some great successes working for myself, and I've also had great failures too. But, never have I felt more 'alive' than during these times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faycyber Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I work for my students .... for my family .......for myself to get something better everyday.....the fact is I work for fun ...I am so happy with my work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichGiRL Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 i work for $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalcat Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I started working for myself 1 year ago. I used to work for a major agency and made a really great wage. There was a point in my life when someone inspired me. It changed my life, I quit my job and went on my own path. When I quit my boss asked me to work for his personal company because he liked the quality of work that I do. When i got to Thailand I was offered to start a business here with a partner, I am still contemplating that. The biggest hurdle I have yet to overcome is trusting people that I work with or for me and customer service. I absolutely suck at that. Got a long way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherieAtwood Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I started working for myself 1 year ago. I used to work for a major agency and made a really great wage. There was a point in my life when someone inspired me. It changed my life, I quit my job and went on my own path. When I quit my boss asked me to work for his personal company because he liked the quality of work that I do. When i got to Thailand I was offered to start a business here with a partner, I am still contemplating that. The biggest hurdle I have yet to overcome is trusting people that I work with or for me and customer service.I absolutely suck at that. Got a long way to go. and you still wanna hire me?!?! :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherieAtwood Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 i work for $$$ Who doesnt?! :shock: Iain perhaps :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalcat Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I started working for myself 1 year ago. I used to work for a major agency and made a really great wage. There was a point in my life when someone inspired me. It changed my life, I quit my job and went on my own path. When I quit my boss asked me to work for his personal company because he liked the quality of work that I do. When i got to Thailand I was offered to start a business here with a partner, I am still contemplating that. The biggest hurdle I have yet to overcome is trusting people that I work with or for me and customer service.I absolutely suck at that. Got a long way to go. and you still wanna hire me?!?! :shock: you work too hard and you are too ambitious to be an idiot and you'd be better off talking to ppl than I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I prefer to work for a big corporate. It's challenge to work with all levels of people. There are many brilliant minds out there I can never stop learning from them. Maybe I will look at different picture when I get older but for now I'm happy with what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CherieAtwood Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I started working for myself 1 year ago. I used to work for a major agency and made a really great wage. There was a point in my life when someone inspired me. It changed my life, I quit my job and went on my own path. When I quit my boss asked me to work for his personal company because he liked the quality of work that I do. When i got to Thailand I was offered to start a business here with a partner, I am still contemplating that. The biggest hurdle I have yet to overcome is trusting people that I work with or for me and customer service.I absolutely suck at that. Got a long way to go. and you still wanna hire me?!?! :shock: you work too hard and you are too ambitious to be an idiot Being an idiot and being passionate about what I do are different stories mate. I work hard as I love my job, my subordinates, my boss and everything around it. THAT is why I do what I do now, including sleeping for two hours each day, I'll fuckin do it, man!! Of course, I'll go out there and run my own thing one day, but before that, I wanna show others, no matter how young they think I am, I can run 12 stores, fine and no worries. It just happens to fulfill myself, thats all :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I work for the Government. The pay and benefits are far better than the private or charity sectors for my work, job security is a lot better, and promotions are more often advertised internally first. I can choose whether to progress to management within 6 years with one employer, or to take some time out, apply for funding, and spend a couple of years doing research, a choice which in turn opens other options. Another choice is to gain a particular postgrad and go into private practice, dealing with more affluent clients and bringing in around 150 GBP for one hour sessions. Alternatively, I may buy a boat and lie on the deck sipping beer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbkbkk Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I work for the Government.The pay and benefits are far better than the private or charity sectors for my work, job security is a lot better, and promotions are more often advertised internally first. I can choose whether to progress to management within 6 years with one employer, or to take some time out, apply for funding, and spend a couple of years doing research, a choice which in turn opens other options. Another choice is to gain a particular postgrad and go into private practice, dealing with more affluent clients and bringing in around 150 GBP for one hour sessions. Alternatively, I may buy a boat and lie on the deck sipping beer!! Everyone in the world work for the government one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I've always been a freelancer in music and carpentry. Its been slim pickins lately but I prefer it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbkbkk Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 i work for my children.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Its been slim pickins lately. Wasn't he the cowboy in Dr Strangelove?? :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyTabasco Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Well..if you work for a big company..you have stability(usually)..benefits, and sometimes perks However, if you work alone..you have freedom..for your own hours, vacation time..whatever else So, I think working for yourself is more difficult, but also more rewarding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Its been slim pickins lately. Wasn't he the cowboy in Dr Strangelove?? :? even Slim is out of work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo_85 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Currently working for a company. Though it is for my own benefit since I am a trainee. But I'm prob gonna do that for some years still. Getting experience before I know what I want and how I want it. Working for yourself is not only the time you put into it, but also how much time you have prepared and how much money you can invest. By working for a company I am putting time into experience and the paycheck can become a good basis for investment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugo Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 ...Alternatively, I may buy a boat and lie on the deck sipping beer!! I favour this option. :drunk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyke Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 i work for one of the biggest company"s in the world ,do i like it ? no the reason why i do that is because i can make sure my son will have a good childhood and he will be helped a lot in the future , nothing more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorea Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I'm planning to retire!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olympos Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I'm planning to retire!! dito! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalcat Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I work for the Government.The pay and benefits are far better than the private or charity sectors for my work, job security is a lot better, and promotions are more often advertised internally first. I can choose whether to progress to management within 6 years with one employer, or to take some time out, apply for funding, and spend a couple of years doing research, a choice which in turn opens other options. Another choice is to gain a particular postgrad and go into private practice, dealing with more affluent clients and bringing in around 150 GBP for one hour sessions. Alternatively, I may buy a boat and lie on the deck sipping beer!! SELL OUT!!! Working for DA MAN! Also please change your pic it creeps me the %^&* out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeMarc Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 here are some misunderstands. Working for yourself often means LESS freedom. If you only look at work as money and income, get a salary job. Working for yourself often means working for no direct income. Usually time is spent like this as a rule of thumb - 1/3 time getting business (growth and new opportunities) 1/3 time taking care and managing the business (maintainence and client nurturing) 1/3 time doing business (income) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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