Has anyone here gone back to being an employee just for the structure and stability?
Every time I go all in on a new business, I lose focus quickly. I jump from one idea to another and struggle to finish things.
I’ve just realized something important.
The businesses that actually worked for me were started when I still had structure on the side. Back in college, I had classes and routines. Even now, my rental business runs well because it has clear systems and steady structure.
But when I try to go all in on a brand-new business, everything falls apart. I think perfectionism is my MAIN issue too. I overthink, keep refining, and delay launching so I slowly loose that momentum.
Going back to a job feels like a step backward. At the same time, I wonder if having structure again would help me focus, execute, and build something properly.
Has anyone done this?
Did having a job or structure on the side actually help your business?
How do you stop idea hopping and perfectionism?
Anyone go back to a job for structure and stability?
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3 Comments
Having a job can definitely put you back on a routine. Knowing that you have a limited amount of time to execute will keep you on your toes and you won’t have the time to overthink or waste time on tiny details that aren’t a priority. Nothing wrong with having a job as an entrepreneur, everyone has their own way of working so don’t think you’ve moved backwards by any means. Stay focused!
I haven’t, but I’ve had friends who started a business and then decided to go back to W2 jobs, and they were happier for it. Having the structure and predictability of a W2 job with a good organization is a solid choice for many people. Nothing wrong with that and no reason to carry regrets. Maybe starting a business is something you’ll come back to at a later stage.
I got burnt out doing 1099 sales, got a job at a gym for a while, wanted more money so started work at a car dealership. The dealership sucked because I was twiddling my thumbs half the day. Buut I spent the half day of nothingness to scan FB Marketplace/Craigslist for cars to flip with the guaranteed money they gave me at the start. It was also good to give me some structure and get into a good business routine. Took that $4k guarantee to about $18k flipping cars in 3 months.
Honestly this probably isn’t relevant at all but I’m starting a new journey after being set back to $2,000 in a car, a bank account with -$200, and cold calling businesses and I want to make a post about it so I’m just trying to get some comment karma