Tulloch PriestCo-founder, Gas Engineer Software · Co-founder of Gas Engineer Software

Why a succesful business owner saying you're better off employed

3 Jun 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief commentary, the speaker—presented as a successful business owner—argues that individuals who can secure employment with a reputable, caring, and well‑paying company may be better off remaining employees rather than pursuing entrepreneurship. The core reasoning is that if an employee were to work the same number of hours that the speaker works as a business owner, the employee would earn a massive amount of money, making stable employment an attractive option despite the unconventional stance.

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