Old Title: Turning Down a Partnership to Pursue Entrepreneurship
Ill make this brief. I've been Remodeling homes for a long time. Three months ago I was hired by a General Contractor with the possibility of becoming a partner some day. So far I am blowing away expectations because I am business minded and driven to succeed. I'm also really good at building stuff.
When I was hired I thought progressing in Remodeling was my dream. I've always wanted to be a business man. When people have asked me what I want to do with my life I've always said I would like to have a business that can operate without me. They always laughed. I took this to mean it wasn't achievable, so I dreamed of self employment.
About two months ago I picked up TML. It changed the way I view business. It's also affected my perception of time. Time is now my most precious resource and my vision is taking me in a direction that frees up my time. I want to enjoy life and spend as much time as possible with my family.
Because of my performance the owner of the company is demanding I become a partner now. He wants my help getting his business to grow. He wants me to be the key operator. I tell him I only want to be part of a business that is moving towards being structured in a way that employees can handle major functions so the business can stop being over reliant on any one person. If you know anything about remodeling, due to the complexity, there is usually a key operator in the business in which it would not run without them. It's usually the Founder. I hate this aspect. If that one person gets sick the business struggles. If they decide to quit, production halts. That seems dumb to me.
With my changes in perception and vision of freedom driving me, I'm about to give up the highest paying position I've ever held with a promise for business ownership to pursue my own endeavors. I'm not exactly sure what they are now and it's scaring the shit out of me. The only thing that scares me more is committing to a partnership with someone that doesn't share my vision.
When I lose this job it will be back to the hustle. I have to believe in myself that I can find a way. Sink or swim.
Here goes nothing.
TLDR: I was given an ultimatum to become business partner. I can't in my right mind do that so I'm thinking it's the end of the highest paying job I've ever had. Sink or swim time.
Ill make this brief. I've been Remodeling homes for a long time. Three months ago I was hired by a General Contractor with the possibility of becoming a partner some day. So far I am blowing away expectations because I am business minded and driven to succeed. I'm also really good at building stuff.
When I was hired I thought progressing in Remodeling was my dream. I've always wanted to be a business man. When people have asked me what I want to do with my life I've always said I would like to have a business that can operate without me. They always laughed. I took this to mean it wasn't achievable, so I dreamed of self employment.
About two months ago I picked up TML. It changed the way I view business. It's also affected my perception of time. Time is now my most precious resource and my vision is taking me in a direction that frees up my time. I want to enjoy life and spend as much time as possible with my family.
Because of my performance the owner of the company is demanding I become a partner now. He wants my help getting his business to grow. He wants me to be the key operator. I tell him I only want to be part of a business that is moving towards being structured in a way that employees can handle major functions so the business can stop being over reliant on any one person. If you know anything about remodeling, due to the complexity, there is usually a key operator in the business in which it would not run without them. It's usually the Founder. I hate this aspect. If that one person gets sick the business struggles. If they decide to quit, production halts. That seems dumb to me.
With my changes in perception and vision of freedom driving me, I'm about to give up the highest paying position I've ever held with a promise for business ownership to pursue my own endeavors. I'm not exactly sure what they are now and it's scaring the shit out of me. The only thing that scares me more is committing to a partnership with someone that doesn't share my vision.
When I lose this job it will be back to the hustle. I have to believe in myself that I can find a way. Sink or swim.
Here goes nothing.
TLDR: I was given an ultimatum to become business partner. I can't in my right mind do that so I'm thinking it's the end of the highest paying job I've ever had. Sink or swim time.
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