[smcdow]

> You will work a lot more than you would if you just did things for yourself.

Nonsense. I would work no more nor no fewer hours in a given year regardless of whether I hired a plumber or mechanic. In fact, given that I won't adjust my work hours either way, then hiring people gives me more free time.

I may (or not) have a smaller bank balance, but that appears to be beside the point you're trying to make.