Tag Archives: freedom

Corporate life and being the Captain of your own ship

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Jon Stow

What I miss about my old corporate life: Having huge resources in terms of reference books. Having camaraderie of quite a few colleagues in sharing a lunchtime meal and drink. Not having to think about paying the business bills. Having … Continue reading →

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Mutual envy

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Jon Stow

Image via Wikipedia Many of us in business for ourselves feel we would be unemployable if we were asked to go to work for someone else. We enjoy the freedom of making our own decisions and being in charge. We … Continue reading →

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Loss of status issues for the newly self-employed

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Jon Stow

I remember well what it was like to find myself without a job, not able to get one and with the prospect of “getting on my bike” and earning a living as a self-employed person. I had not planned to … Continue reading →

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