Traders
sacrifice many "creature comforts" to operate their businesses at the
QVM. We start our working day very early, we have to actually physically set up
our shops each morning, and, although most of us have a roof over our heads,
there are days, both hot and cold, when Mother Nature severely impacts on our
comfort. In addition, we are slaves to public demand and work most weekends and
public holidays. This is particularly applicable to General Merchandise Traders
who largely service tourists on holiday.
All
this doesn't mean that family life has to be neglected, although it certainly
does have to be re-arranged. Let's face it, like most office workers we
actually work 5 days per week so there is time for family life even if the
timing can be a little inconvenient. There are hundreds of examples of successful
family stories at QVM.
One
distinction is important here. We are not workers. We are small business
entrepreneurs who sacrifice "creature comforts" for the benefits that
come with the independence of operating our own business's including freedom of
choice and the opportunity to make our fortune ( I know, "fortune"
seems a little distant at present).
The
point is that you can't have the entrepreneurial freedom and a normal office
worker's lifestyle at the same time, at least not in retail. If you want both, you are probably
in the wrong industry.
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COMMENTS:
18/10/2012 19:18:32 work/life balance "You have written this piece so well!! Congrats. Now yell it out for all to hear!!" rosalie
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