So you're thinking about becoming an entrepreneur but you’re stuck in your corporate job.
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1) Well, first of all, don't quit. Entrepreneurship is often a try as you go venture. The saying "Don't quit your day job" exists for a reason. Test the waters while you're still employed and receiving benefits.
Many employers try to use phony and unenforceable language in employee manuals that attempt to bar you from any outside economic activity.
Nice try, but employees can be fired at any time for any reason in the state of Missouri. So really whats the worse that can happen? Just another lame attempt for corporations that try to control individuals.
2) You can always go back to your profession if you need to. Worst case scenario, if you fail as an entrepreneur and learn it's not for you, you can always just reenter your profession. Disciplines like accounting, law, medicine, and other technical-type professions have ready markets for a reason. Good quality service is always in demand. Besides, if the whole AI thing works out, you'll be out of a job anyways!
3) It's virtually impossible to be happy as a corporate employee. With corporate hours at 40+, you simply cannot be happy spending 30-40% trapped in a cubicle or office pretending to be someone you are not. At best, your sleep life and personal life [60-70% of your life by volume] is incredible, but 30-40% is too large a chunk of time to overcome.
4) There is such a thing as a risk-adverse entrepreneur. No one said you have to start the next Fyre Festival. Even mini practices in accounting, legal or medicine can generate significant income without having to sacrifice your entire workweek. This can help generate stable income while you're brainstorming ventures that require more risk and capital.
5) Your boss is likely the self-centered scum bag you thought they were anyways. Even with the best of intentions, the standard corporate boss typically doesn't have enough capacity to act like a normal empathetic human. Be prepared to leave your job on the day you quit. Freedom isn't free.
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