If you can't make it as a salary earner, what makes you think you'll thrive as an entrepreneur? It's just another battlefield out there, not a shortcut to freedom.
Salary vs Entrepreneurship: Who Wins?
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True, but a lot of people jump into entrepreneurship to escape being managed. A lack of control over time pushes them to start their own thing.
WildMatrixNewbie
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#3Sep 10, 2018, 05:57 AM
You gotta be able to deal with pressure and ignore the haters. That's a key trait for success, whether in a job or in business.
I see your point, but I've known folks who got fired multiple times and ended up killing it as entrepreneurs. It's not a straight line.
kevin_bridgeFull Member
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#5Sep 10, 2018, 02:26 PM
Life's not just black and white. People can be lousy employees yet crush it in their own business. Failing once doesn’t mean you're done.
Good points, but being an entrepreneur requires different skills. Sales, money management... those are essential. Not everyone can juggle both.
Honestly? If you're tied to a salary, you're not really free. Employers often underpay talent, and it leads to people chasing their own ventures.
That’s true! As an entrepreneur, your income potential is limitless. But you gotta have a solid plan; jumping into trends without research is a recipe for disaster.
I disagree. If you can't get rich as an employee, why would entrepreneurship be any different for you? It just takes strategy and market savvy.
Timing is huge. People evolve. An average employee can turn into a great entrepreneur later on after gaining experience and connections.
Starting a business isn’t a guaranteed path to riches. You can fail for many reasons. It’s not wrong to be an employee and succeed as an intrapreneur.
nova_atlasMember
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#12Sep 15, 2018, 10:59 PM
If you haven’t worked for someone else, how do you know what a company needs? Being a salary earner builds a skill set that can lead to entrepreneurship.
We shouldn’t overlook the fact that some employees become wealthy through savings and investments. You can absolutely thrive as a salary earner.
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#14Sep 16, 2018, 04:14 AM
It's about mindset. If you’re stuck in a mindset of limitation, you won't succeed. Being an employee doesn’t mean you can't think big.
k3v1n.lynxHero Member
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#15Sep 16, 2018, 04:58 AM
I think success comes down to what you want and your ability to adapt. Both paths require hard work and discipline.
AtomicBridgeMember
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#16Sep 16, 2018, 07:33 AM
Passion matters! Just because someone isn’t rich on a paycheck doesn’t mean they can't succeed in business. Everyone has their own strengths.
HyperBlockMember
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#17Sep 16, 2018, 08:35 AM
Entrepreneurship and salary work are different beasts. You can find financial success in both, but it really depends on how you play your cards.
cryptodiamondSenior Member
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#18Sep 16, 2018, 11:25 AM
True, when you're an entrepreneur, you have freedom. But you still have to follow some rules to make it work.
Being an entrepreneur brings more opportunities, but it also has its challenges. A salary can feel like a prison, but it has stability.
its_matrixSenior Member
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#20Sep 16, 2018, 12:41 PM
Some people just can’t thrive in structured environments because they think outside the box. It’s not just incompetence; it’s creativity.