40 min
Is Entrepreneurship Right For You? A Little Bit Easier
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- Self-Improvement
In this conversation, Pam and Sarah discuss their journeys into self-employment and the differences between being self-employed and having a traditional job.
They explore the themes of stability vs. freedom, income predictability, career growth and development, and work-life balance. They highlight the pros and cons of each and provide insights into how to navigate these aspects of entrepreneurship.
They discuss finding support and guidance, taking creative urges seriously, networking, and learning as you go.
Takeaways
-Self-employment offers the freedom to set your own schedule and choose the projects you work on, but it also requires careful financial planning and budgeting.
-Both self-employment and traditional jobs offer opportunities for career growth and development, but self-employment allows for more flexibility in pursuing personal interests and learning new skills.
-Work-life balance can be challenging in both self-employment and traditional jobs, but setting boundaries and creating a schedule can help maintain a healthy balance.
-Each individual's experience with self-employment and traditional jobs will vary, and it's important to choose the path that aligns with your values, goals, and preferences.
-Find a community or mentor who can guide you through starting a business.
Take creative urges seriously and take the next right step.
-Network with people in different industries to expand your business opportunities.
-Start your business and learn as you go, without waiting for perfection.
Hire Sarah to coach you through a career shift: https://www.sarahlang.ca/
In this conversation, Pam and Sarah discuss their journeys into self-employment and the differences between being self-employed and having a traditional job.
They explore the themes of stability vs. freedom, income predictability, career growth and development, and work-life balance. They highlight the pros and cons of each and provide insights into how to navigate these aspects of entrepreneurship.
They discuss finding support and guidance, taking creative urges seriously, networking, and learning as you go.
Takeaways
-Self-employment offers the freedom to set your own schedule and choose the projects you work on, but it also requires careful financial planning and budgeting.
-Both self-employment and traditional jobs offer opportunities for career growth and development, but self-employment allows for more flexibility in pursuing personal interests and learning new skills.
-Work-life balance can be challenging in both self-employment and traditional jobs, but setting boundaries and creating a schedule can help maintain a healthy balance.
-Each individual's experience with self-employment and traditional jobs will vary, and it's important to choose the path that aligns with your values, goals, and preferences.
-Find a community or mentor who can guide you through starting a business.
Take creative urges seriously and take the next right step.
-Network with people in different industries to expand your business opportunities.
-Start your business and learn as you go, without waiting for perfection.
Hire Sarah to coach you through a career shift: https://www.sarahlang.ca/
40 min