[simonw]

If you only ever work for other people there is a natural cap on your overall earning potential. This cap is lifted if you start your own businesses.

Starting businesses is no guarantee that you'll see that benefit of course. Chances are you'll earn less running your own business than you would if you worked for other people instead. But there's a small chance that you'll do a LOT better.

[cambalache]

I have been absolutely miserable working for others, as in:"life is gray" miserable. I tried on my own, with very bad outcome, so now I am in the difficult position to choose between give another shot with more age and way less money or get back to the grinder.