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My dad build his own business over the course of 20 years now. He started small at flea markets, went on with a local store and now is a wholesaler. I know he made many mistakes, but he also learned a lot of valuable things. He drives to neighbor countries regualrly to import goods.
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he also knows, that going oversees to import would mean to sacrificing family time. He works very hard, but in my opinion I also know, that his business is not scalable, because it is very restricted to a local base. This year, he went into the negative.
I have graduated recently and now attempting to build a business. He says, he wants to give me 1 year to learn, but wants me to get a 9-5 job, ideally.
In his opinion, going to university is the pinnacle of education. Getting experience from companies is also the best way to learn about the industry, in his opinion.
But I want to build a business now. I know, working laboriously for my boss wouldn´t make me happy, even though I would gain a little experience and money. I´m reading tons of things now and also learned a lot about marketing etc. already. I´m changing daily habits, and build everything around becoming an entrepreneur.
But again, my dad´s opinion is, that building an own business is too risky. He didn´t get a proper education and he thinks getting a former education and going slowlane is the safest and best way to build wealth, stepping up the corporate ladder slowly and building his carreer.
I don´t think he would ever approve an importing business. He suffers back pain from years of carrying huge packages.
His business is declining now, our family hardly earns anything.
What is your opinion on this? It is just a strange case, that I wanted to share with you guys.
BUT
he also knows, that going oversees to import would mean to sacrificing family time. He works very hard, but in my opinion I also know, that his business is not scalable, because it is very restricted to a local base. This year, he went into the negative.
I have graduated recently and now attempting to build a business. He says, he wants to give me 1 year to learn, but wants me to get a 9-5 job, ideally.
In his opinion, going to university is the pinnacle of education. Getting experience from companies is also the best way to learn about the industry, in his opinion.
But I want to build a business now. I know, working laboriously for my boss wouldn´t make me happy, even though I would gain a little experience and money. I´m reading tons of things now and also learned a lot about marketing etc. already. I´m changing daily habits, and build everything around becoming an entrepreneur.
But again, my dad´s opinion is, that building an own business is too risky. He didn´t get a proper education and he thinks getting a former education and going slowlane is the safest and best way to build wealth, stepping up the corporate ladder slowly and building his carreer.
I don´t think he would ever approve an importing business. He suffers back pain from years of carrying huge packages.
His business is declining now, our family hardly earns anything.
What is your opinion on this? It is just a strange case, that I wanted to share with you guys.
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