So say you had a chance to start your own business

up to 40-50.

Have you fully managed people before and anywhere near that many?

I was lucky to slowly ramp up the number of people managed because it dang sure isn't easy. I'm in the process of transitioning into a GM/CEO role and even though I've been working as the #2 in our company since we built the plant 10 yrs ago, I've been astounded by the amount of time that personnel issues take up. It's a manufacturing plant, so that is a bit different than managing all staff-type jobs, but man...we have about 30 staff and 90 hourly workers and it's daily drama.

The rest of your question has a lot of personal/professional variables. Ability to withstand a 30% pay cut for 1-2 yrs really depends on your financial situation and your ability to trim your lifestyle back.

Is there any way to start this and not leave your current position? Or maybe pick up a part-time position while you start this?

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Sep 19, 2018, 10:20 AM

Yes. 30% is chicken feed compared to the joy and satisfaction that comes with building and running your own business. You face customers with issues and all you have to do is figure out what they want and how to give it to them.

Giving customers what they want is easy if they want it badly enough to pay for it. If they don't you may serve them for the sake of keeping your employees working. That too comes with a measure of satisfaction and the additions of self worth. That's when a company becomes productive. The corporate breakdown happens when management is distanced from the product or service. You have the opportunity to avoid that. You will see.

I would made sure the company will thrive and remind you, you work for the company first. If you do that the company will work for you someday. If there is an economic issue, cash flow or wages which make you uncomfortable you will end up with risk. Evaluate that risk well before you take the leap. Make sure your better half is well aware of the situation and that she is all in.

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So say you had a chance to start your own business

If it was sustainable and I wouldnt have to do it again in

work your #### ### off

2 things.Its almost fail proof but also has a ceiling

time frame of at the beginning

I'm guessing a yr?***

30% paycut from $11/hour or 30% paycut from $200k/year

aside from working, employees are the worst part of it.

definitely employees. about 15 to start and

your first employee should be a good finance/accounting guy

I'd like a better job. What cha need done?***

Re: definitely employees. about 15 to start and

middle technology mgt type money

if they are willing to set u up then they are willing

so amway,go for it***

Can Crass be yer firss employee? Crass really tired of

i suspect you'd want more than $11/hr ;-)***

" 'Firss rule of owning a business, dont assume

Make sure you can take a 40 to 50% hit based on stuff going

yep, I'm pretty frugal anyway.***

Saw start with 15 employees and ramp...

ya, its pretty much a complete job change

If you're the owner...you're the manager....

I did. Will be 5 years in November.

ya, but you work from home and have no employees

You are correct on all counts.***

I'm really not sure it's that much of a pay cut...

Look at jew, showing up with an attitude after...

I'll say this.

Nobody wants your cotdamn essential oils***

^^^Doesn't care about the health of his children^^^***

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