If does take a certain kind of person to be an entrepreneur. It doesn't suit a lot of people but I agree that it is probably the most gratifying work if you can make a success of it. But it does take sacrifice, hard work and the understanding that the first years will probably be full of financial struggles.
I have a niece who tried and failed at setting up a chiropractic/nutritionist business. They just didn't have the entrepreneurial spirit and they kept spending money that they didn't have while building the business. Just a lack of common sense when it comes to money.
That's their endgame. They would just like to gain some 'real world' experience in their fields first, which sets you up better to start your own business. That said, my #1 just launched this today and already has two sales: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreposterousShirts
The answer some would give your kids is: Become self-employed. Start your own business.
This requires a great amount of hustle. I don't think many of any generation are up to it.
If does take a certain kind of person to be an entrepreneur. It doesn't suit a lot of people but I agree that it is probably the most gratifying work if you can make a success of it. But it does take sacrifice, hard work and the understanding that the first years will probably be full of financial struggles.
I have a niece who tried and failed at setting up a chiropractic/nutritionist business. They just didn't have the entrepreneurial spirit and they kept spending money that they didn't have while building the business. Just a lack of common sense when it comes to money.
That's their endgame. They would just like to gain some 'real world' experience in their fields first, which sets you up better to start your own business. That said, my #1 just launched this today and already has two sales: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreposterousShirts
Great news!