This Is Why I'll Never Return To An Office Again, Ever

Twenty-one years ago, I became unemployed and unemployable.

Or basically, I went freelance and became my own boss.

Over the course of those decades, there've been some very high highs and lows that would throw even Johnny Cash in a tizzy. But one thing is for sure, and that is that I have zero regrets.

So while I could likely write an entire book about the journey, lessons learned, what to do and not do, all I truly want to share today are my top three reasons for never going back to a 9-5 or corporate gig.

And they have nothing to do with money.

The freedom to choose when and where you work

As a solopreneur or freelancer, you can work any way and whenever you want. Be it in the morning before your kids get up after they're in bed for the evening or just about any other time in between. Don't have kids? Even better because your freedoms are that much more expansive.

My kids were munchkins when I leaped, so that freedom was critical for me.

You're also not limited to doing your work at home. You can take your laptop to a Starbucks or whatever coffee shop suits your fancy if you want. Heck, you can take that bad boy to the beach, although sand in the keyboard is a huge detriment to getting stuff done.

Bottom line: Being a solopreneur gives you the flexibility to work when and where you want.

More time off during the holidays

Since you're not subject to any deadlines or expectations from a top-dog, working for yourself will give you more time to spend with your family, friends, or whatever else matters most to you. And there's no need to have to request to take time off during the holidays.

The trade-off, of course, is that if your "work" doesn't get done, then you only have yourself to blame.

The more significant point I want to hammer home isn't that you don't have to work holidays. Instead, you get to choose the conditions you will be working on over the holidays.

Make sense?

Bottom line: gone are the days of sending a request for time off. Gone are the days of "you have to work one of the major holidays" because that's what all good employees do.

No more micromanagement or boss to answer to

Not all bosses are bad, and not all micromanage.

I just want to make that clear upfront. But the fact that in a traditional workplace, there is a boss is enough to make me want to fly solo. When you're bitten by the freedom bug, the only "boss" you'll be happy with is the one you see in the mirror.

When you're unemployed and unemployable, you're your own boss. That means you don't have to work the hours your previous big cheese preferred or answer to anyone but yourself. You can set whatever times you want for work and take breaks whenever you need.

The fact is, most solopreneurs and freelancers I know can get a traditional 8-hour workday done in a fraction of that time. And even better? That they can do it on their time, not when the company says to do it.

Bottom line: You'll never regret choosing self-employment.

The final word

The truth is, there are many reasons to become a solopreneur. Still, these are 3 of the top reasons that make being a solopreneur worth it.

The freedom to choose when and where you work,

More time off during holiday seasons,

No more micromanagement or boss to answer to.

Whatever your top reasons are, let them be the things that drive you to succeed, keep you on track, and create all the successes you know you deserve.

And when you're ready, we've got the step-by-step game plan on how we made over $100k in our first year as a solopreneur.