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Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by bmdmixer: 11:10am On Feb 09, 2020 |
I’ve run my own business, first as a sole-proprietor for nine years, then as a corporation for four. I’ve earned a good income in that time. It’s allowed me to take on interesting projects, travel full-time and work whenever I want. To many outsiders, it looks like I’m living the fantasy you see on so many “earn money from home” scams advertised online. Despite all this, I absolutely hate the advice that comes with the saying, “You’ll never be rich working for somebody else.” This is a little phrase that gets thrown around in some corners of the internet, which glorifies entrepreneurship over employment as a means to wealth, freedom and happiness. The implied advice is that working for somebody else is a sucker’s game, and that if you want to really live, you need to start your own business. Why This Advice is Dumb This is terrible career advice. Don’t get me wrong. I love running a business, and I would recommend it to someone who has the right drive to make it work. But the idea that entrepreneurship is the best route to wealth and freedom is stupid. For starters, the advice doesn’t even make sense. Many of the richest people I know earned all of their money working for other people. Accountants, doctors, engineers, CEOs and financiers. All working for others, all stinking rich. Second, even if we ignore that the advice is literally false, the assumption—that entrepreneurship offers a better path to wealth than working for others—is bad economics. Supply and Demand (or Why Get-Rich-Quick Doesn’t Work) All career choices are pushed by supply and demand, just like any other purchasing decision. If a career choice is really attractive (because it offers a lot of money, for little effort, low talent and is highly prestigious) it will get a lot of new entrants. Those new entrants will increase competition, push the payoff down, and it won’t be so attractive anymore. Suppose, for a second, that starting a business really did offer a lot more money for less effort and with fewer barriers to entry than working at a job. What do you suppose would happen? Obviously, more people would start businesses! Those businesses would compete. Some might succeed, others might fail. The end result would necessarily be that the average payoff to each new entrepreneur would shrink down until it was no longer so lucrative. Economists call this stable level of profit that you should earn as a business normal profit. It is contrasted with economic profit, the kind of profit you earn when you’re a monopoly or can otherwise prevent people from competing against you. Even though you might think to yourself, “all that means is I need to make a monopoly!” this reasoning still doesn’t work. Everyone chasing those rare unicorn start-ups also create more competition. Since the prize is bigger if you win, it’s also more fierce before you get there, meaning that the average payoff is reduced. Why People Don’t Earn the Same Amount This kind of logic might seem to go too far, however. If it were true—wouldn’t all professions pay the same amount? However, there’s at least three mediating factors that explain why some people earn more than others, even though we can expect the above reasoning to hold: 1. Some career choices have a higher variance. Some professions have a very narrow range of possible incomes. Being a public school teacher, for instance. Others have huge ranges, say launching a start-up. This is a problem with assessing entrepreneurship because it has much greater variance than normal professions. This means you will see some people get really rich. However, what you don’t often see, is a lot of people making zero or negative money (once you count the cost of their time and investments). A risky-profession might return a little more on average, because people tend to be risk-adverse. But all that means is that people would rather have a decent income as a certainty, rather than a random chance at poverty or riches. 2. Some career choices offer other (non-monetary) benefits. Some careers are sexy and prestigious. Others have legendary job security and....... more on the article here http://www.soundlala.com/news.php?id=1367 9 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by ignis: 11:20am On Feb 09, 2020 |
Too long... Please summarize 1 Like |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by IamAmakaa(f): 11:24am On Feb 09, 2020 |
If the statement is false, why did you still establish a business of your own? 5 Likes |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by bmdmixer: 11:24am On Feb 09, 2020 |
ignis:not for you 5 Likes |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by WandaNara: 2:06pm On Feb 09, 2020 |
Nice write up |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by DesChyko: 2:25pm On Feb 09, 2020 |
I think this is pretty obvious. Not everyone is meant to open a business. If everyone does, the cost of hiring employees will climb, making everyone prefer to be an employee. And the whole circle continues. Bottom Line is, wherever soothes your desire for yourself..head there. 11 Likes |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by Vivonose: 2:31pm On Feb 09, 2020 |
Being into business or having a career is a personal decision Not everyone can sustain a business Just because it works for Mr A doesn't mean it would work for Mr B Find it strength and work with it 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by jom28gy(m): 4:17pm On Feb 09, 2020 |
so what are you saying in essence |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by Nobody: 5:18pm On Feb 09, 2020 |
This same person will jump at an opportunity to work in chevron. Mumu |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by Nobody: 5:51pm On Feb 09, 2020 |
Point one person that worked all his life for someone, never established a business of his own, never left at a point in time but remained that is a multi billion worth. Not one! Without corruption, you will never amount to great wealth working for someone. Don't misunderstand my position. Not everyone must stand. Some people were designed to be PILLARS upon which another's success will stand. It does not make you less. It is in understanding your purpose and that fulfillment is not tied to monetary gain remains the surest path to lifelong happiness and contentment. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by bmdmixer: 6:14pm On Feb 09, 2020 |
NuissancePolice:must u insult, ode? 1 Like |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by bmdmixer: 6:15pm On Feb 09, 2020 |
jom28gy:the article is grown up not kids 1 Like |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by lilmax(m): 6:20pm On Feb 09, 2020 |
This is correct |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by Angy55(f): 7:18pm On Feb 09, 2020 |
DesChyko: You nailed it. 1 Like |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by Nobody: 7:27pm On Feb 09, 2020 |
bmdmixer: Okpo 1 Like |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by franchasng: 10:16pm On Feb 09, 2020 |
TheEffective:The poster made some valid points and you too made a greater point. Life is not a competition, people should focus on being happy in whatever they do. And whatever you do in this life, strive to be the best and you will be successful |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by sofiscatedmoron: 11:41pm On Feb 09, 2020 |
And u will not beg for food while working for someone else |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by Joystark(f): 12:01am On Feb 10, 2020 |
Exactly bruv. |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by Nobody: 1:08am On Feb 10, 2020 |
bmdmixer: Well, it seems your article is for a lot of kids, because i can't make sense out of ur long post. Where have u seen a doctor or an accountant (u used as examples above), becoming rich without their personal business (which may include stealing) aside their jobs? Which country in this planet? |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by Kingrexyl(m): 5:48am On Feb 10, 2020 |
IamAmakaa:Please shut up, you know nothing. |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by IamAmakaa(f): 6:56am On Feb 10, 2020 |
Kingrexyl:I'm not the one who put you in your present situation. Please channel your anger elsewhere |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by Kingrexyl(m): 6:59am On Feb 10, 2020 |
IamAmakaa:Me and you who is pathetic? btw are you in your period? cause this is how girls in their periods act. |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by bmdmixer: 7:14am On Feb 10, 2020 |
correctguy0900:read wat he said, that's y i said not for kids beside its not for kids |
Re: Stupid Advice: “you’ll Never Be Rich Working For Somebody Else" by bmdmixer: 1:54pm On Feb 10, 2020 |
Kingrexyl: 1 Like |
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