Originally Posted by
de727ups
What's Behind High Small-Biz Failure Rates?
"The NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business' Education Foundation) estimates that over the lifetime of a business, 39% are profitable, 30% break even, and 30% lose money"
Be careful if you think the grass is greener. At least with a job, you are pretty much 100% guaranteed you'll get paid. As opposed to 39%...
Business do fail, and then you try again.
It is common knowledge to expect to be furloughed or laid off 3 to 4 times over a career in aviation. One guy I read on APC had been furloughed 9 times before reaching retirement. If you were to compare that to business failures they are about the same except that in aviation all you gain is a job. If a business takes off you stand to do very well.
Additionally, a business has the ability to write off expenses and minimize tax implications. It is easier to build wealth as a business owner. As an employee your income is exposed, tracked and heavily taxed.
And lastly whenever a business fails you leave with more experience and knowledge than you had before. Eventfully the lumps can be added up to an eventual success. Executives who are fresh from a destroyed company have a higher street value once liad off due to their unique experience. When laid off as a pilot you get in line again and have to start completely over. Your value lies in the seniority number.
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