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RE: How Important is it to Find "Meaning" in Your Work?
I have been self employed for de dead and it is far more difficult than working for a corporate structure (Which I have done as well). The difficult part about enjoying your chosen path is always the family. Singles can develop what they enjoy and enjoy it far easier as they do not need to support others. But the security of being able to make money on ones own is a vital point these days. Being laid if from a 20 or 30 year position can be devastating... especially for the dependent types.
Yeah, I know what you mean-- I have been independent for a long time, as well. Sometimes it feels like "the system" is actually set up to oppose independence. Providing a regular income when you have a family is important... and that has been difficult for us. Now we're getting to be in our 50's and have relatively little security. Still, would I trade in my choices for a different path? Probably not...