Why Entrepreneurs Love Their Job
Entrepreneurs work more, earn less, and stress more than employees, yet report the highest job satisfaction. Here is why the trade-off is worth it.
You launch a business. You take the risks, shoulder the stress, log long hours, and live with instability. Yet, you’re also the most satisfied with your job. You chose freedom over a steady paycheck.
Why would you sign up for that deal?
A 2009 analysis by USNews.com found self-employed people work 4.4 more hours each week than the average employee. They also report higher stress levels. This isn’t just about the clock. Entrepreneurs spend double the time thinking about work even when they’re off the clock.
The Census Bureau data shows wage employees, on average, pull in a greater income than entrepreneurs. So, you work more, stress more, and often earn less. What’