Sole Trader Isolation

Sometimes, the feeling of isolation that accompanies being a sole proprietor and working from home can evoke memories of days gone by when you had the comradery and constant interaction with fellow workers. Those memories can have you nostalgic and prone to succumbing to the temptation to chuck it all and return to the corporate environment that when you were a part of it, you would consider doing anything to escape.

Before doing that, consider these priceless benefits you secured when you made the decision to go out on your own.

1.When you are the sole proprietor, you do not have to go to meetings and persuade others of the value of a new idea or plan. The time lapse betwixt a new idea or plan can be a matter of moments, rather than weeks or months, and there are no committees to persuade.
2.You have the ability to determine your priorities. If something urgent of a personal nature arises, you can attend to it guilt free. Also, the time you used to spend commuting to and from the job can now be spent with productive activities that enhance your life.
3.Decisions regarding customers, suppliers and sub-contractors can be based on your preferences and not on some corporate policy. You have the opportunity to focus on the areas that you enjoy, without the sacrifice of first earning the right to do those things by doing things that are soul-crushing.
4.No one can compel you to associate with people you would rather avoid. You have the freedom to pull away from troublesome relationships, whether they are customers, vendors, or even former co-workers.
5.Every day presents a new opportunity to either persevere in enjoyable and productive tasks, or to abandon negative paths that are stressful and un-fulfilling.

Memory can be deceiving. After a certain period of time, it is natural to forget all the valid reasons you had for getting out of the rat race. You will tend to recall fondly the best aspects of your former work life and overlook the negatives. Those negatives will be quickly rediscovered, however, when you abandon your self-employment path and re-enter the corporate world.