104 sats \ 3 replies \ @cryotosensei 8 May \ on: Stacker Saloon
Preparing for a job transition and getting fixated with left-field interview questions. Today’s question comes from @IamSINGLE.
Do you prefer doing a job or setting up a business?
Obviously, since I’m a teacher, I prefer being employed gainfully. I welcome the distinctive boundary between work and life: school terms vs holidays. But I don’t think being a teacher prevents me from having an entrepreneurial mindset. I have always been proactive about trying out new technologies and conducting lessons in novel ways. In fact, I will present on how to leverage AI tools to streamline teachers’ planning processes for a Virtual Meet session for the fraternity. My gung-ho nature, coupled with my willingness to take creative risks, helps me come across as “a breath of fresh air” (quoting my ex-colleague’s words).
And... if I got asked this and answered honestly... I wouldn't get the job!
Although I would love the stability of a steady income my heart lies with being the master of my own destiny, being able to pick my own hours, my own holidays and my own clients! So the thought of going back to PAYE makes me feel sick to the stomach and I don't wanna!
I say just after applying for a job for the first time in 14 years 😂😂😂
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Oh man, I just had an interview.
They asked me why they should hire me.
I told them I was in it for the long term, so whatever resources and education they put into me, it would pay off in the years to come.
They looked at me like I was crazy.
Then I told them, a diamond starts out as rough, and once it is polished it becomes something that everyone desires.
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It depends really.
It seems easier to just do a job for a lot of pay, and then live your life than setup a business.
Now, once you earn enough money, I would be happy to do my own thing, and even release it all for free maybe. Once you don't have to worry about paying bills, it's all great.
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