There came a point in our lives when we said, 'how much is enough?" and "what do we really want?" Our answer was "we want more (more earnings, more flexibility, more time with our family), but recognize that Corporate America is not the ticket." Our reasons for exiting the corporate rat-race:
Work-life balance: What happened to dinner with the family every night? Why do we really need to work 12+ hour days and be available instantaneously by text and email? Honestly, it is totally out of hand.
Children: They need family dinners every night and parents who are "present." It is just a matter of priorities. We picked family.
Tired of travel: Is the United Global Services status really worth it? First class is awesome, but definitely not worth the rat race.
Working for ourselves vs. working for others: Too many bad business decisions, personal agendas, office politics nonsense and meetings. The flexibility of being our own boss is worth its weight in gold. Success is our success; failure our failure. No passing the buck.
The net is our net: No salaries, bonuses, etc. The cash we generate is ours.
Power to do the right thing: by our employees, customers and suppliers. No corporate guidelines or restrictions. We can treat others according to our values.
It takes risk and effort. Entrepreneurship is not for the conformist or procrastinator.
Do I need to go on?
