RE: Dear failing entrepreneur: What's wrong with being an employee?
With all due respect @maverickfoo, some of the most notorious success stories were born out of darkness and despair, in which no one stood with them in their beliefs; Edison, Disney, J.K. Rowling, Ben Franklin to name a few.
While I realize your post is to inspire readers to shake the dust off and get moving; oftentimes, a person seeking to succeed without 'the 9 to 5' aren't considered a fit for the workforce.
Businesses don't want people who are ingenious, who think outside the box. They want sardines. Also, a person who has been off the market for over a year might just need a connection, or two, or three to get a foot in the door. The internet has become a huge AI for filtering applicants.
One glimpse at FB, and they know everything they want to know about you, from age to race.
If you don't sign up as part of this AI, including Linked In, good luck getting a gig, barring a miracle.
There's also the curse of the over-qualified applicant. If you have a degree or two, it'd be best to downplay these worthless pieces of paper, if you're trying to get a gig requiring a high school diploma or less.
It's tough out there if you're in the market for a gig. Don't give up looking; but, don't let those who don't believe in your efforts drain your passion. Things will work out. They always do.
Peace.
Avoid taking exceptions for the rule. Yeah, there are a couple of success stories coming out of desperate situation, but they draw attention precisely because they are exceptions. The millions of failed business are the untold part of the story.
Failing in business should not be a reason to feel ashamed. It's precisely because individual business are so frail that the whole economy is strong: it helps building anti-fragility into the system.
Great point. I know many people lock in on self-sustenance, that before they realize it, they're entrenched in dependency.
Sadly, this is a poor case for the entrepreneurial spirit. My best advice to anyone is whatever job you take to pay the bills, never lose sight of who you really are, i.e. author, painter, photographer, etc.
Acknowledge this fact to the point that people who see you after hours believe you are who you say you are. Photographer? You're forever carrying your camera to catch the perfect shot to upload.
Thanks for chiming in. Your point is well taken.
Btw, welcome to the Steem community! Here's a tip! for your insightful post.
Peace.
Wow, thanks to both of you for amazing comments here, @spiritualmatters and @renandossantos (and welcome to the Steemit community!)
Yup, totally agree that success sometimes come from darkness and despair. I believe it's in those moments that their path for greatness are set.
Truthfully, who are I to judge if someone should give up on their (foolish) endeavours or not. If they have the strength to attempt the same vision after several years of trying and no results, perhaps it will be that same strength that will propel them to greater heights we have yet to see. Walt Disney saw Disneyland in his mind years, decades before it came about.
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