Why do people limit their potential by working for someone else? (science, holidays)

[Nanda]

I don't know. We have our own business.

[doppelgänger]

Thanks, Rick. Did you start your own contracting business right out of school? Also, of what sort are the other businesses you and your family own?

[Reverend Rick]

Originally Posted by doppelgänger

Thanks, Rick. Did you start your own contracting business right out of school?

No, I had to be a Journeyman for 4 years before I could be a master electrician and 4 years after that before they let me take the contractors test for a license.

Also, of what sort are the other businesses you and your family own?

We have a vending machine business (mostly gumball machines, my daughter has almost 100 of them) and a few candy bar and soda machines as well.

My wife has an interior design business as well as working as a nurse. Last but not least, we eBay.

[Reverend Rick]

Originally Posted by Booko

And who exactly was going to raise our kids during this period of our life, while we were working like crazy?

My wife and I took turns. I have to admit that she did more than I, but she required me to participate far more than any of the other men I knew, (or what stories they told anyway).

The time you spend with your children is priceless. I played with little cars with my grandson Saturday evening for about an hour. You have to enjoy moments with children at every opportunity.

I know you will not be satisfied with that answer, so I would say time management is key. Schedule your priorities, don't prioritise your schedule.

[BFD_Zayl]

if everyone worked for thelselves, and tried to excell, they would fail. without the grunts, the general employees, a business will crumble. lets here it for the averge
joe! without him, economies around the world will collapse.

[methylatedghosts]

Sometimes there isn't any other option than to seek employment.

Technically, everyone works for someone.

You work for whoever pays you.

A farmer works for the milk company
The milk company works for the consumer...

A forestry worker works for the sawmill
The sawmill works for the company
The company works for the exporters
The exporters work for the foreign importers
The foreign importers work for the builders
The builders work for the consumers

The techinician works for the net cafe staff
Who work for the owner
Who works for... who else but the consumer.

[Reverend Rick]

Originally Posted by methylatedghosts

Sometimes there isn't any other option than to seek employment.

Technically, everyone works for someone.

You work for whoever pays you.

A farmer works for the milk company
The milk company works for the consumer...

A forestry worker works for the sawmill
The sawmill works for the company
The company works for the exporters
The exporters work for the foreign importers
The foreign importers work for the builders
The builders work for the consumers

The techinician works for the net cafe staff
Who work for the owner
Who works for... who else but the consumer.

Yes, everyone has a boss, so to speak. It's not about answering to someone because we all do. It is about reaping the fruits of your labors. Who is the beneficiary?

[Willamena]

Why is working for someone else "limiting potential"? Is potential to be measured in a dollar value?

[Reverend Rick]

Originally Posted by Willamena

Why is working for someone else "limiting potential"? Is potential to be measured in a dollar value?

Not always. Some times you can be in a position of being mentored. The knowledge and experience far out weighs any paycheck.