Article by: Jessie Jill
Personal branding Coach | Sports Lawyer & Consultant | Ex FCBarcelona & UEFA
JJ
The age-old debate of whether to work for yourself or for someone else has been the subject of countless discussions. 🌟
As someone who has experienced both sides, I want to share my personal reflection on this topic:
Working for someone else offered me:
✅ A somewhat predictable paycheck
✅ A somewhat defined career trajectory.
✅ The comfort of having a team
✅ The feeling of being a part of something bigger
✅ The opportunity to learn from others
One of the main reasons I wanted to work for well-established organizations was so I could contribute to a larger vision, learn from other professionals, and gain valuable industry knowledge.
However, after going back and forth between being self-employed and working for others I recently made the bold decision to work for myself with no turning back and it has been a transformative journey.
Working for myself enables me to:
✅ Unlock my true and full potential
✅ Shape my career according to my vision and values
✅ Choose my clients, colleagues, etc.
✅ Define my own schedule
✅ Pursue my multiple passions
✅ Live in freedom
Being the captain of my own ship and not depending on anyone else but myself to define the route is what drives me to choose this over working for a company.
It’s an exciting adventure that pushes you to embrace innovation, take risks, and constantly learn and adapt. With each success and setback, you build resilience and grow both personally and professionally.
That being said, working for yourself is not without its challenges. It requires lots of discipline, self-motivation, and the ability to navigate uncertainty. Building a network, finding clients, wearing multiple hats at once, etc is not easy. However to me, being able to live more intentionally, spend more time with my loved ones, work on multiple projects I’m truly passionate about, and experience the fruits of my own labor make it all worthwhile.
Ultimately, both paths offer and demand different things. The decision is deeply personal and should be made in accordance with your goals, aspirations, and the level of risk you are willing to embrace.
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