As I'm delivering bread everyday I hear other vendor's tell me how they thought about buying into the company where I'm at but never wanted to take the risks. They give the usual reasons for not wanting to get into self-employment, no insurance, no benefits, no job security. They try to convince me that they made the smart decision by staying at the company they work for and I almost buy it. The reason I don't believe them is that little hesitation they give when talking about it, that little something in their voice that tells me even they don't believe what their saying. When it's all said and done we have to look at the end result, most of them are at a $50,000 a year job with benefits and the whole nine, but the guys that bought into the company I'm at (it's like a franchise situation) are in the $150,000 gross range. Now to be fair you have to take out the expenses, but even after you do, it's still a lot more money, and as far as job security goes:
NO ONE HAS ANY JOB SECURITY ANYMORE! The reason why they never took that risk and the reason why we stay at the jobs we dislike is because of FEAR. The biggest fear we have is not being able to pay our bills, and it's a legitimate fear. I have 3 kids and a wife, cars, rent, phones and everything else you have, and the reason I don't just walk off and quit my job is the fear of not being able to pay those bills. Let me start off by saying, and I've said it numerous times, when you decide to move on to that job you love, you must have a plan. Having a well thought out plan will take your fear back done to level 2, and calm your scared to deaf spouse as well. In any move that you make, you must have the support of your partner, otherwise your doomed for failure right from the start, us guys can't properly function without our "better half". Next, as a practical matter, have an emergency fund saved up. I don't know what your amount should be, but have some money put aside in case of that unforeseen emergency. Even those of you who think you have a "secure job", hope for the best but plan for the worst! In moving on to the job you'll love, take a little of the fear out by planning, being organized and having that support from the one you love. Have a little cash as a fall back plan in case you meet any bumps in the road. People assume that if they move on to the work they really want to do, they'll make less money, why assume that? Just from a sheer numbers perspective, you have a 50/50 chance of making more then you make now! Chances are you will make more money because if your doing that job you love, you'll be the best at it, you'll give that little bit of extra effort that will put you over the top. What are the fears that keep you from moving on in your life? Are they legitimate or are they bigger in your mind then they should be? Have you talked it over with your loved one's? This is the best time in the world to move on because deep down inside you, you know you have what it takes! Why are you still standing around? Hurry up and get to work, it's time to move on to your true calling! I'll see you there!!!!
Fear limits us from being everything we are meant to be! It is human to fear but once you break free of its bondage, it is like you broke out of the workers "matrix." Stop worrying about what people think and the ignorant advice they give you based on THEIR fear. There is something that you can do that no one else can do. They might be able to do it but not like YOU! As Z says stop wasting time, make a well thought out and researched plan, and spend more time with your family. We were created to be in relationships. What's better than having a great relationship with your family. As a wise man joking said, "Just get done. Who cares. Go home to your family!"
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