A lot of personal development gurus all agree on one thing: it’s better to own your own business

than to have a job. Huh?

Are they on something? I thought those guys all ran businesses. You think they’d know
better. Telling people that it’s always better to have your own business than to have a job is BAD
advice pure and simple. That advice is condescending and insulting to those who find
contentment in their jobs and irresponsible for those who do not have the means or
the temperament to run a business.
Frankly, I’m sick and tired of these so-called personal development “gurus” making people feel
bad and playing into their people’s insecurities about money. They give a big spiel about how
bad it is “working for the man” and how you have to achieve “freedom” (of course, they usually
have a course on how to achieve the aforementioned freedom). And in doing so, they give
people a romantic notion of having a business that does not square with reality.
Running your own business is not for everyone. Some people have the temperament to do it. If
you can do it, it can be a wonderful experience. But unlike those other gurus, I want you to go
into it with both eyes open, not with rose-colored glasses on.
So, today I will 5 reasons why it’s better to have a job than running own your own business.
1. A Job is more secure
Security is the #1 reason people have jobs. Even with the risk of being laid off, one can assure themselves
always of finding another whereas when failure hits business one is at the risk of losing much more than
just that.
2. A job provides a steady income
Yes, profits surely sound fascinating and intriguing but let’s face it the numbers can never stay stable and
rather fluctuate from time to time depending on the business as for jobs one is assured of getting a fixed
amount every month.
3. Work less hours
If you think being a boss is easy let’s get real! While you enjoy your 9-5 working hours with weekends
off, your boss is flooded with work calls, client calls all day and night long. So never crib about your 40
hours working week because your boss just gets to work double.
4. Fewer headaches
Remember you may have 1 boss, but your boss has many bosses and that are his clients. Working for as
many as them can surely give anyone a nervous wreck.
5. You can’t lose your home when you lose your job
Job comes with little to no financial risk whereas business involves a much greater risk. In times of
financial crisis in business, one can also end up losing their personal assets whereas the one with a job can
always enjoy the satisfaction of going home and live on its savings for time being.
Question: Why do some personal development gurus advocate for owning your own business over having
a job?
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Question: What criticism does the author have for personal development gurus promoting
entrepreneurship?
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Question: According to the text, why might the advice to always choose business ownership over a job be
considered bad?
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Question: What is the author's perspective on job security versus business ownership?
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Question: What is highlighted as a benefit of having a job in terms of income stability?
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Question: According to the text, why might being a boss be challenging in terms of working hours?
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Question: What does the author say about the number of bosses an employee has compared to a business
owner?
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Question: Why does the text emphasize fewer headaches as a benefit of having a job?
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Question: How does the text highlight the difference in financial risk between having a job and running a
business?
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Question: According to the text, what satisfaction can someone with a job enjoy during financial
difficulties?
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Question: What is the primary criticism the author has for personal development gurus who advocate for
owning a business over having a job?
a. They lack business experience.
b. They provide unrealistic and condescending advice.
c. They only focus on financial gains.
d. They are too practical in their approach.
Question: According to the text, why does the author believe a job is more secure than running a
business?
a. Jobs offer higher salaries.
b. Businesses involve too much paperwork.
c. People can easily find another job after being laid off.
d. Business owners lack dedication.
Question: What benefit does the text highlight as a reason why a job is preferable in terms of income?
a. Jobs offer unlimited income potential.
b. Business profits are too predictable.
c. A job provides a fixed amount of income every month.
d. Business owners have more financial stability.
Question: Why does the text suggest that being a boss might not be as glamorous as it seems?
a. Bosses have flexible working hours.
b. They have to deal with work calls and client interactions day and night.
c. Bosses have fewer responsibilities.
d. They can take extended vacations without consequences.
Question: According to the text, what is a significant financial risk associated with running a business that
employees with jobs don't typically face?
a. Losing job security.
b. Fluctuating income.
c. Losing personal assets in times of financial crisis.
d. Having to work longer hours.