Why is it hard to go back to sit in the company once you have started your own business?

Starting a business and working in a company are two very different work models, and these differences may make it difficult to return to work in a company once you have become an entrepreneur. The following are some of the reasons that may lead to this situation.

1, Autonomy: In an entrepreneurship, you have more autonomy and freedom to decide what, when and how you work. Whereas in a company, you have to follow the company’s rules and processes to get your work done. Entrepreneurs are used to autonomy and freedom and find it difficult to adapt to being subject to others in a company.

2, Decision-making power: In a startup, you are the owner of the company and can decide all important decisions, including business strategy, product development and marketing. In a company, on the other hand, you are just a member of the team and often need to wait for decisions from management or other people. Entrepreneurs are used to the feeling of being in control and find it difficult to adapt to the loss of decision-making power in the company.

3, Passion and motivation: Entrepreneurs are usually passionate and motivated about their business because their success or failure is directly related to their financial interests and personal fulfillment. Whereas in a company, you may feel a lack of passion and motivation for your work because you are only working for the company to earn a salary. Entrepreneurs are used to chasing their dreams and goals and have difficulty adapting to the lack of such passion and motivation in a company.

4, Work intensity: Entrepreneurs often need to give more time and energy to promote their business because the success or failure of the company is directly related to their personal financial interests. Whereas in a company, you may have a better work balance and a stable work environment where you don’t need to struggle for work every day. Entrepreneurs are used to the feeling of intense work and constant struggle, and have difficulty adapting to the relatively easy and smooth working environment in a company.

Therefore, once they become entrepreneurs, they may find that the environment and the way they return to work in a company has become very different from their lifestyle and work habits, which may make it difficult for them to adapt. Of course, there are some people who may enjoy working in a company, depending on their personal preferences and experiences.