A lot of people wish that they could work from home but never quite make the transition. Most of them are used to the grind of going to a workplace and working there all day so deviating from the habit can seem daunting. Being employed is also arguably more stable than starting your own business. Even if you might not be all that happy with the job, at least you can look forward to a guaranteed paycheck at the end of each month. There’s no uncertainty about being able to pay the rent. Yet the allure of home based business opportunities is hard to resist for the following reasons:
1. More Family Time
Young workers who are just starting a family are particularly mindful of having work-life balance. They want to be there for their children while they are growing up. That can be difficult if they are always away for work. They might miss important milestones and feel guilty about their neglect. By staying at home, they are hit two birds with one stone: generate a good income while being there for their family whenever they are needed. They could convert a room or the garage into a home office where they can operate the business and have the focus that they need yet still be just a knock away.
2. Better Health
Those who have been grinding for decades or even shorter can feel like they have burned out from all the work. They might have developed conditions that prevent them from working the whole day at the intensity that they used to and need to in order to continue. At this point, it might be time to quit and start over. It can be nerve-wracking to walk away from what you’re used to. Consider having a slow transition to soothe your nerves and get more confidence. Start the business bit by bit and quit only after things have gotten stable.
3. Greater Control
For some, the attraction to entrepreneurship is the amount of control they can get. Being one’s own boss means that you can wake up when you want to, work when you need to, take a break when you’re tired, and make decisions according to your gut instincts. There will be no supervisor breathing down your neck. These are all true, but remember that most startups require more hours than the typical office job and considerably more discipline to get anything done. This is a path for those who can motivate themselves to get up every morning and seize the day.
