We all started businesses to have more time and life balance, right? But what they don’t tell you is as a business owner you work harder and many times for less money than having a salary job. I remember the days of working 8am – 6pm, collecting my fat paycheck every two weeks and leaving work at the office every night. Those days have been gone for a while.
That said, I love being an entrepenuer and owning my own business. Sure it takes a lot more time that I had originally thought, and the pay sometimes isn’t as consistent, but the good news is I work when I want and get to travel as often as I like and don’t have to ask anyone for permission. I love that.
Sometimes though, burnout sets in and it;s time for a change. How do you know when its time? Here are a few signs:
- You dread getting up in the morning and have a tough time getting out of bed.
- You dread going to be bed because you have to work again tomorrow.
- You dread Monday and its just Friday evening.
- You just can’t get excited about work or anything related to work.
- You complain about work a lot.
- You are making excuses as to why you’re not making more money, getting new clients, etc.
- You have a hard time imagining what the future holds for you and your business.
- You feel frustrated often due to work related issues and events.
Business owner burnout is common. Even when you love your wo
rk, we all go through times when we just want to quit or give-up. Our next A Red Bench Business Training Expert is Pam Narvaez of Direct Effect Coaching will talk us through Reinventing Your Career.
There are signs to know it’s the right time to make a change, listen to them rather than feeling angry and frustrated. Click here to register.
A Red Bench provides business training and classes to professional organizers and small businesses.
