Self Employed???

Hard work, long hours, poor income (especially up front), poverty life style, overbearing regulations, never-ending expenses.

Other than that, I would never go back to working for a company again! Just the ability to say "self-employed" while taking out the garbage makes it worth while.

Self-employed = self-empowered.

But then again, I was in my mid-30s, and had the fortune of being single for the first five long years. Now at almost 50, I don't think I would have the energy, motivation, and time to do it again.

Good luck on your decision.

Grant