juliussneezer
New member
So the paragraphs below are just some background, you can skip down the questions if you don’t want to read all that.
been lurking here a few weeks. I’ve kinda failed at life so far (28 years old). I don’t really have any interest in stem jobs or trades. I can’t really maintain interest in careers that require a lot of knowledge/studying/skill and constant learning. I just get really burnt out and lose interest. I know that sounds lazy but that’s where I am. I’m at a loss for how to make a living while not hating my life.
I work low wage entry level jobs and barely get by. I don’t like managing other people, so I don’t like “moving up” in entry level jobs since it usually just to management positions. I also dislike sitting in an office all day everyday
I like “boring jobs” like painting, mowing, cleaning etc, because they don’t require the same level of mental work/attention. I like working with my hands, seeing the work I’ve done, and making people happy. Sadly these jobs don’t pay the bill.
What I’m wondering is if I should attempt starting my own solo business. Seems like it could be the answer to my problems, being able to work a “sweaty” job but also make a decent living? I think learning to market and get people interested would be easier for me to maintain interest in learning since it’s for myself, for a job I like, for a wage I like?
I’m sure I’m romanticizing it though, it seems too good to be true, so I have questions to get a better sense of what it’s really like.
1.) I know that when you first start your business, you’re basically gonna be working a lot of overtime to get everything rolling, but is it realistic to make a decent living while only having to work 35-40 hours a week eventually (For a solo business)? If so, how long does it usually get to get to that point?
2.) Is it super stressful having to find clients all time?
3.) Do you feel like your job is secure? In an economics crisis do you think you’d still find work?
4.) Do you feel like you make a comfortable living? Do you feel you are paid a fair wage for the work you do?
5.) What job do you work? Are you glad you started your own business ?
6.) Were any of you similar to me? No degree, little/no interest in stem/trades, lost and aimless jumping around from dead end jobs?
7.) Is chance of success high/low in your opinion?
been lurking here a few weeks. I’ve kinda failed at life so far (28 years old). I don’t really have any interest in stem jobs or trades. I can’t really maintain interest in careers that require a lot of knowledge/studying/skill and constant learning. I just get really burnt out and lose interest. I know that sounds lazy but that’s where I am. I’m at a loss for how to make a living while not hating my life.
I work low wage entry level jobs and barely get by. I don’t like managing other people, so I don’t like “moving up” in entry level jobs since it usually just to management positions. I also dislike sitting in an office all day everyday
I like “boring jobs” like painting, mowing, cleaning etc, because they don’t require the same level of mental work/attention. I like working with my hands, seeing the work I’ve done, and making people happy. Sadly these jobs don’t pay the bill.
What I’m wondering is if I should attempt starting my own solo business. Seems like it could be the answer to my problems, being able to work a “sweaty” job but also make a decent living? I think learning to market and get people interested would be easier for me to maintain interest in learning since it’s for myself, for a job I like, for a wage I like?
I’m sure I’m romanticizing it though, it seems too good to be true, so I have questions to get a better sense of what it’s really like.
1.) I know that when you first start your business, you’re basically gonna be working a lot of overtime to get everything rolling, but is it realistic to make a decent living while only having to work 35-40 hours a week eventually (For a solo business)? If so, how long does it usually get to get to that point?
2.) Is it super stressful having to find clients all time?
3.) Do you feel like your job is secure? In an economics crisis do you think you’d still find work?
4.) Do you feel like you make a comfortable living? Do you feel you are paid a fair wage for the work you do?
5.) What job do you work? Are you glad you started your own business ?
6.) Were any of you similar to me? No degree, little/no interest in stem/trades, lost and aimless jumping around from dead end jobs?
7.) Is chance of success high/low in your opinion?