Creed of The Self-Employed

There are. We're here.

Yeah, I get that.

You may need to be an employee today, but you don't have to STAY an employee forever.

Being an employee is more of a "comfort zone" than anything.

It's fucking scary as fuck to step out of that realm and start risking shit on a business idea. I understand that because I did it. I know exactly how scary that shit is - ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS!

Nothing says you have to do it all at once. Start a side business and work it part time - that's what I did. At some point, if it works, you'll start making more money with it than you are at your job and you'll reach the point where you see that working for another man is a waste of your time and is actually COSTING YOU. Then, you'll know it's time to make the switch.

thanks brother, needed that this day .

one love

Suggested a pin.

Dead on, and righteously, eloquently put.

Being self-employed taught me to persevere even through the most difficult of times.

Being self-employed is the epitome of being free and being fearless even when you are terrified.

Kudos and thank you.

I was with you until you said republican

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Last Edited by Children of the Atom on 02/01/2013 08:35 PM

Never hurts to bring this back up...

you are about 5'5"

you have a keychain with a lot of keys on it

you used to wear a fanny pack

you consider yourself gifted with mechanics

you would fuck a red head

sometimes your wrists hurt

you are soooo lonely

I am also self employed, I grow a safe organic product people want, its black market business but the work I perform, I absolutely love. its certainly a learned craft

dignity is a creation of ego

Great advice. There is so much to be said for being able to DO things.

I mostly agree with the above, but the bit about face the world is a bit over the top.

I don't really give a damn about the world. If it was empty, I'd do exactly what I'm doing. There's no need to announce to ANYONE what I have done.

I know that already.

What an idiot. This is about SELF-employment. No need for other people's funding and obligations thereof. Do your own thing and shun the world.

Good post, OP.... Good post!

self employment is great until you move to france

I needed to read this, thanks! I'm working on starting a business after being laid off from a career of 19 years last year. The "creed" fits my view of things exactly!

For those that are inclined, one can always be and "employee" with the internal spirit of an entrepreneur. One can do right by the employer(customer), yet never surrender his dignity, and always look for the win/win situations that characterize the true independent. A good employer will accept that gratefully.

Of course, stupidity like "drug" tests must always be refused or avoided. Any organization that insists on such a thing can be regarded as criminal and treated as such.

im self employed[landscaper] and u summed up my feelings beautifully.i keep my overheads low and focus mainly on what i need.i never work for overbearing clients and rarely for the rich.i only take jobs that expand my skills and allow me to be creative.i only employ sub-contractors who i trust and do good work.i keep my prices low and i guarantee everything i do.i have friends who have the house,the family,the toys,the 9-5 job,the debt.ASSET RICH CASH POOR.i'm a happy guy and i never want to be that miserable.

LOL...I think you have that back ass wards! If you're a true believer, than recognize the fact that ALL political parties are involved in the game. Once they hit DC they become a completely different individuals. Corruption, greed and power take over....

Your all still slaves to the system. there is NO freedom on this planet. your delusional.

I appear to be to old to learn a trade. No one will take me on as an apprentice. Anyone got any good business ideas?

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Why did he stop logging in in 2011 ?

all these obot communist tards are confused reading this creed. they thought the sole goal of all self employed was to be "job creators". lol

Own a small grocery that drives my art studio that drives all improvements to the grocery and my home. You wont find my name on any 'assistance' form.
Oh yeah I do all this from a wheelchair.
For the whiners w/ their hands out - FUCK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!

I am self employed have been for 20 years I cut hair, I love it at times and I can't stand it at times, I find it utterly sick how some races expect you to do so much for them it's not funny, I am a girl maybe that is why, I have kicked so many people out of my hair it's sad. It's basically one specific race that bothers me to no end. They actually think I owe them the world and it's sad I tend to mess the hair up on purpose only because. They only know small, medium and large for a haircut mind you I am a barber. By the time I have cut this persons hair the 5th time it's a buzz cut. Why not tell me that to begin with and no tip of course, I wouldn't take a hand out either, but I also don't like being treated as if I should be the low man on the list. This wasn't like this 4 years ago and it's sad. Sorry this may be off topic but I just wanted to share how I feel about my job and being self-employed and how I think people think you owe them something because you are self-employed.