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So I have this opportunity and not sure if I should use it...
I currently am in Ireland working 9-5 work and work on blog on the side. I have opportunity to go back home to my country and work with my father on his business and possibly expand it (probably open second retail shop). He has been working on it for 15 years probably, his small shop is doing good in a niche business (wallpapers and paint for home interrior). While it's a small business it is probably the best one in the city, if not in the country... He has built a classical business I think. Most clients come through other people. Bad thing is that he works 10 hours daily.. He likes it and says it's not a job, it's a lifestyle for him.. I say ''you had no vacation for 10 years.... ''. Business shrank in a recession but he is still doing good. If I come in new possibilities open up.
For me it would be beneficial cuz I'd learn how to run a small business (eventually), see things from inside and get actual business experience (selling, some accounting, supplies etc). It is attractive...
But every opportunity has it's costs.. and these would be me having to put my own ideas on the shelves.. most likely for a few years.. or I'd probably be working to 7PM at the shop get home and then work on my own projects to about 2-3AM..
What do you guys think? I know it's not really fastlane. But it's good experience nonetheless. I'm still young too.
I currently am in Ireland working 9-5 work and work on blog on the side. I have opportunity to go back home to my country and work with my father on his business and possibly expand it (probably open second retail shop). He has been working on it for 15 years probably, his small shop is doing good in a niche business (wallpapers and paint for home interrior). While it's a small business it is probably the best one in the city, if not in the country... He has built a classical business I think. Most clients come through other people. Bad thing is that he works 10 hours daily.. He likes it and says it's not a job, it's a lifestyle for him.. I say ''you had no vacation for 10 years.... ''. Business shrank in a recession but he is still doing good. If I come in new possibilities open up.
For me it would be beneficial cuz I'd learn how to run a small business (eventually), see things from inside and get actual business experience (selling, some accounting, supplies etc). It is attractive...
But every opportunity has it's costs.. and these would be me having to put my own ideas on the shelves.. most likely for a few years.. or I'd probably be working to 7PM at the shop get home and then work on my own projects to about 2-3AM..
What do you guys think? I know it's not really fastlane. But it's good experience nonetheless. I'm still young too.
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