Is that a way of starting in business?

[Gabriel0504]

Hello fastlaners!

Imagine the next scenario:

You're 20, read all of MJ's books, you have a clear view of how to avoid the rat worker life, you would like to start your own business but you are 2 pennies away from becoming bankrupt.

Is it a smart move to work with someone that already started a business and is doing great, letting them know your intentions, that you would like to learn from them how a business operates and simply gather knowledge.

Or is it better to simply work a random job that's paying better so you can save up some money and start your own thing, gathering experience as you progress?

Which route would you choose and why?

Thank you!

 

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[BizyDad]

letting them know your intentions

This might make it harder to get the job.

Option #3 work as high a paying job as possible that also allows you to learn business fundamentals.

I've previously recommended banking as one such option. Here's my thread with my experience.

What I Learned Being A Banker & Interviewing 2k Businesses

After 2 years in banking I felt ready to run my own company (though it took a couple more years to actually start).

 

[Johnny boy]

If you have no idea and need some money, a commission based sales job is what I did.

I lived with my parents, saved up 10g’s and started a company and now we are doing well