When I examine employment vs. entrepreneurship, I actually have to admit some real advantages of corporate employment. I feel, especially in these economic times, that it’s a question worth examining for every entrepreneur who is feeling ready for a change.

I have been working for myself for about 10 years. There are many interesting and challenging aspects to it. I have loved it most of the time, but other times, not so much. Frankly, it can be an unrewarding struggle, lonely, and just plain tough. As much as I value the upside (the freedom, the flexible schedule, etc.) I am grown up enough to recognize the other side too.

Even though I left the corporate world when they told me 60 hrs a week was “lazy”, I know that not all employment (dare I say, most) is abusive like that. When I reflect on my own experiences, I can recall many years of bliss. I remember the supportive team environment, the mega pile of available resources to do the work, and the glee of going home after a hard day’s work. I confess that I miss it. To me, after years of working for myself, working at a corporate job sounds like a vacation – a welcome and exciting one.

So, I guess, this is my quiet public announcement. I am officially on the job market. My decade of marketing skills, my management experience, my BBA-Finance educational backbone, and my social media skills are up for grabs. If you know someone who needs someone like me, you can let them check out my resume here: http://bit.ly/83DMlH

In closing, I have always said that being an entrepreneur is something I am, not what I do. I will carry my entrepreneurial spirit with me wherever I go. Innovation, clever problem solving, the ability to make decisions quickly, and the chutzpah that comes with wearing many hats (and living to tell about it) is what I am made of. I embrace this change and will keep you in the loop on how it all goes. Viva la Difference!