Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
How to choose a job has always been the major concern of many people. Nowadays, a lot of graduates have decided to work independently
instead
of going to a company or an organization. In Linking Words
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essay, I am going to examine the reasons behind the phenomenon and its disadvantages.
There are several factors why job applicants are reluctant to work for others but themselves. Linking Words
Firstly
, inspired by many self-made billionaires who are becoming household names thanks to the media and the internet, young people are eager to accumulate their own fortune. Linking Words
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, unlike a regular 9-to-5 job, being self-employed enables you to explore uncharted territory, Linking Words
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making your life more challenging and meaningful. Linking Words
For instance
, my friend gave up his teaching position to become a boss because he hated living a mediocre life.
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On the other hand
, the demerits of being self-employed can not be ignored. It is not uncommon that some fresh graduates decide to start their own business only to avoid the fierce competition at the workplace. As a consequence, without sufficient experience in a large company and strong expertise in a certain field, their business usually ends up in failure. In fact, the cost could be too much to bear. Linking Words
For example
, if a young adult is not financially ready for a venture and takes risks to invest, he might resort to high-interest loans which may lead to excessive pressure and stress.
To conclude, many individuals prefer self-sufficient jobs mainly because of their pursuit of a career and the excitement as well as the challenging experience. Linking Words
However
, the drawbacks are obvious as being your own boss can be risky and financially burdensome. In my view, we should choose a career path based on our personality and capability.Linking Words
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