Makes sense. To be fair, and jericho alluded to this, when you're the boss youre

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May 15, 2019
6:56:46pm

The Machine All-American

Makes sense. To be fair, and jericho alluded to this, when you're the boss youre

The one who sets the pointless meetings and procedures. And you don't even have to be the owner to be that guy. I've heard the people I've hired to my staff talk about disliking some of the processes I've implemented because they have a different role in and perspective of the things we do.

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The Machine

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POLL: Is owning your own business a personal goal of yours?

JohnnyComeLately Warden of the North

5/15/19 5:59pm

I love owning my own business, but there are times when I long for the

Jericho

5/15/19 6:02pm

I know there's more stress and self-interest with owning a business, but your

The Machine

5/15/19 6:07pm

Have you ever owned your own business in comparison?

Jericho

5/15/19 6:14pm

I grew up in a self-employed family. No thanks. It's easier to be an employee by

The Machine

5/15/19 6:25pm

Your dad's business probably taught you some good lessons about owning

Jericho

5/15/19 6:32pm

It cuts both ways. No need to put business owners on a pedestal. I appreciate

The Machine

5/15/19 6:40pm

I owned my own business in Canada, moved down to the states and took a job in the same industry.

JohnnyComeLately

5/15/19 6:52pm

Makes sense. To be fair, and jericho alluded to this, when you're the boss youre

The Machine

5/15/19 6:56pm

Thats true as well.

JohnnyComeLately

5/15/19 7:08pm

After being my own CEO (kind of) I could not go back

5/15/19 6:14pm

I learned very early that I'm not wired to trade hours for dollars. That being

BYUFBDAD

5/15/19 6:20pm

The $$ is too good from big companies in my field

Ryan M

5/15/19 7:02pm

I’m seriously considering leaving what I’m doing and starting my own business

USMCdad

5/15/19 7:41pm

Started my own business 1 1/2 yrs ago. It’s been awesome, super stressful

Romex

5/15/19 7:49pm

I really would like to be my own boss. Besides money, I want to test myself.

Iki_Balam

5/16/19 9:07am

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