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copyright © 1997, by Karyn
Greenstreet. All rights reserved. When you're self-employed (or thinking about becoming
self-employed), one of the more important decisions you'll need to make is
whether you want to do this work full-time or part-time. That's a difficult
question for many people, and here are some things to consider when making
that decision. Full-Time Benefits
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You can have a career that you love that also brings you
enough money for your needs
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You can devote yourself to skill-building
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You will be available to your clients more often
Part-Time Benefits
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You can spend more time with your family and friends
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You can have another job at the same time, either
full-time or part-time
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You can "test the waters" to see if you really want to go
into this career
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You can go to school to complete your training, and earn
money on the side to pay for it
Whether you choose full-time or part-time, you need to
consider your personality (do you want to do this work full-time?), your
skill level (are you still in school
or just learning the skills?), how much you need to make (do you have enough
clients to do this full-time?), and whether full-time work offers you the
best
balance in your life style.
You may find that you want to keep your regular full-time job and do this
work on a part-time basis until you're more sure of yourself and your
ability to get
enough clients. This is often a "best of both worlds" scenario, though it
requires a lot of time and commitment. If you do this work part-time, there
is
likely to come a time when there is simply too much opportunity and you have
to make a decision to go full-time. Until then, part-time may be the answer
for you.
If you choose to continue working your regular job and doing your business
on the side, you will need to decide whether your regular job coworkers
should know
about your other work or not. In some companies, having your own part-time
business is not seen as "acceptable," and it may hurt your chances of being
promoted or put on special projects. I have heard of cases where people were
fired from their job when their boss found out they had their own business
on the side. Only you can know your company's work culture; if you're
unsure, it might be best to say nothing.
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Karyn Greenstreet is a Self Employment expert and small business coach. She
shares tips, techniques and strategies with self-employed people to boost
clarity and focus, create sustainable motivation, and increase sales and
profits.
Visit her website at
www.PassionForBusiness.com
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