Entrepreneurs like Robert Bertel more often report career
happiness than people who work for big-name businesses just doing what it takes
to pay the bills. Even people who are part of successful teams with a company
that they love report lower job happiness than those who run their own
businesses. There are dozens of reasons that people like Robert Bertel, owner
of Bertel Shipping Co. Inc., are happier with their lives, and though these
reasons differ for everyone, there are often common points that entrepreneurs
agree on.
The most cited example that even non-entrepreneurs think
about, is schedule flexibility. If you own your business, it's up to you to set
your hours, and you can change them if and when you need to. Additionally,
after the buckle-down period of starting your business is over, you will have more
spare time on top of your more flexible schedule. This makes spending time with
those who matter most to you, doing the activities which matter most to you,
much more feasible. The reason all of this is possible is because you, the
owner of your business, will be the one who calls the shots, sets the deadlines
and creates the work environment. When you're in charge of the big decisions,
it's easier to make choices that lead to happiness in your life. Entrepreneurs
like Robert Bertel also benefit from the ability to pursue their passion, which
is a large factor in career happiness, and to build something from the ground
up. While pursuing your passion and creating something that you love, you will
be able to meet new people, build a team that you believe in and help people by
creating jobs and by providing services to your clients. All of these factors,
and more, make entrepreneurship a happy endeavor.
