Not everyone has the spirit of entrepreneurship. Some of us are incredibly comfortable with working under someone else for the rest of their lives. While there's nothing wrong with working under someone, this can also be due to a number of reasons like fear of the unknown, and sometimes the inability to take the leap of faith. However, if you do have the spirit of entrepreneurship, it is very likely that you’ve been having dreams of owning your business. There is a certain discomfort that comes after working under an organization for a very long period. You will start to imagine doing things your way, according to your own terms. Nobody likes having orders barked at him or her from a superior for a number of years. Sometimes, you just need to dive into the waters even though you do not know what it may hold.
Being your own boss is the most amazing thing possible. Even though it comes with its own set of challenges and a lot of responsibilities, there are a lot of benefits of owning your business. One of these advantages is the fact that you get to make decisions for yourself and work on your own terms. You also get to think outside the box, and manipulate your business ideas with the freedom that you wouldn’t get when you are working under someone. Lets take a look at some clear signs that it is time to be your own boss.
You Can’t Stop Getting Ideas
This is one of the clearest signs that it is time for you to become your own boss. If you are working in an organization presently and you can’t keep business ideas from coming into your head, then it is time for you to rethink your position at the organization. This is a sign that you are no longer comfortable with just being a drone and you are done taking orders from someone else. It can be very nice getting work experience while being an employee, but at some time in your life, it is time for you to take the next step and go into business yourself. Think about it this way. Your boss created the company you are currently working for because he had an idea. So maybe it is time for you to work on a couple ideas of your own and do your thing.
You Are Always Spotting Improvements
This is another clear sign that it is time for you to become your own boss. If you keep looking at products all day long and can constantly point out ways that the product should be better, then it is time to consider starting your own business. Entrepreneurs have the innate ability to look at a product or service and spot where it can be improved upon. If you have been experiencing this, it means that you have developed a skill that not many of us have. For example, if you are sitting in your office everyday and you look at the company’s operations and products, knowing how you can improve upon them if you had the chance, then maybe it is time for you to start your own thing.
Going To The Office Literally Sickens You
If everyday is starting to seem like a drag and you cant think of anything else but how annoying your current boss is, then it is time for you to become your own boss. One of the clearest signs of outgrowing a job is being irritated at having to work for someone else. If you cant stand the thought of working for someone else and wasting your energy on someone else’s ideas, it's time to step up.
The Pay Isn’t Worth It Anymore
When you start to look at your paycheck and think “I totally deserve more than this”, it is time to reconsider your situation. This is one of the greatest things that drove entrepreneurs to start their own businesses. At some point of getting that job, you must have thought the salary was amazing and it afforded you the chance to cover all your bills and buy all you want. However, since then you have gotten married, you have more bills to take care of and it just doesn’t seem to cut it anymore. If you are constantly having these feelings, then it may be about time.
You Know How Things Work And You Want More Control
If you already know what it takes to get the job done and completely understand the rudiments of the company you currently work for, it is very likely that you will want more control of operations. This is a natural thing for human beings, and it comes with growth. When you start to feel like you want more control of the business, it is time to...well, you get the point!
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Jess Wolodkowicz
Tradeshow Strategist | Account Manager
Phone: +61 (02) 8093 3806
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