7 Reasons Why I’d Rather Have a Job Than Be a Solopreneur

I’m tired. No, scratch that, I’m exhausted. The dream of being a solopreneur sounds great on paper, doesn’t it?

Hustle culture, Instagram posts about “doing what you love,” but when the rubber meets the road, it’s more like driving on flat tires.

The damn road is bumpy, and my ass hurts. I’ve been there, man, I’ve been there.

Let’s get something straight: no one hands you a goldmine for your genius ideas—unless you’re an actual genius. I’m not.

You might think, “Hey, I can make my own schedule! I can be my own boss!”

Sounds like bliss, right? Well, I’m here to tell you it’s a tough pill to swallow, one that’ll choke you in ways you didn’t expect.

So, here are seven reasons why I’d rather have a job than be a solopreneur.

1. Stability (A Concept That Actually Exists)

A job comes with a paycheck. It shows up like clockwork, whether I’m hungover, grumpy, or pretending to work from home. Solopreneurs? They spend the week running around chasing invoices and hoping the next check won’t bounce.

Oh, the sweet, sweet illusion of “freedom” when all you really have is a second job called “not getting paid.”

Who needs that? Stability’s underrated, but it’s the one thing that keeps the wheels turning when everything else feels like a flaming wreck.

2. Someone Else Handles the Bullshit

Remember that time you were 23 and convinced you could run a business?

Now, remember the moment you realized that business means taxes, insurance, marketing, customer complaints, and your website breaking down at 2 a.m.?

Yeah. A job comes with people who handle that crap for you. It’s called a boss. It’s like a safety net, and I’m all about safety nets.

3. Work-Life Balance (Ever Heard of It?)

I’ll be the first to admit that working for someone else is a grind. But here’s the kicker: when the workday ends, it ends.

When you’re the solopreneur, you’re always ON. You’ll find yourself on calls at 11 p.m. or updating spreadsheets at 5 a.m. because your business doesn’t know how to take a break.

And let me tell you, work doesn’t stop when your brain’s fried and your body wants to scream for mercy.

A job, though? When the clock hits 5, you clock out. It’s a damn miracle.

4. Less Pressure, More Room for Creativity

Every day as a solopreneur, I’m fighting for survival. It’s like a hamster on a wheel that never stops. You’re not just trying to get creative; you’re trying to stay afloat in a sea of competition, changing algorithms, and marketing strategies that feel like pulling teeth. Having a job? It’s like being a painter who only has to paint. No gimmicks, no sales funnels. Just create, and then go home.

5. No Lonely Nights

This one’s big. Being a solopreneur can be one of the loneliest jobs on Earth. You’re not just doing the work—you’re living it. Day and night, 24/7. You miss the camaraderie of coworkers. There’s no happy hour, no casual lunch with colleagues, no one to tell you their weird dream from last night. You’re in a room with only your thoughts and an inbox that’s piling up with “urgent” requests. With a job, there are people—sometimes annoying people, yes—but people nonetheless.

6. The Reward Isn’t Always Worth the Sacrifice

There’s a certain romance to the idea of being your own boss, living the dream, calling the shots.

But here’s the thing: the reward doesn’t always match the sacrifice.

You’ll spend your nights and weekends working, and when that check finally arrives, it barely covers the emotional toll.

A job? It’s more predictable, and while it’s not a Ferrari-driving, champagne-popping lifestyle, it’s enough.

I’d rather spend my weekends binge-watching Netflix than dealing with customers who can’t make up their minds.

7. Real Growth Happens in a Team

When you’re running the show, it’s just you and a pile of crap to get through.

There’s no one to bounce ideas off, no one to challenge your thinking, no one to help you solve the massive puzzle of entrepreneurship.

A job, on the other hand, forces you into collaboration.

You grow with others, you learn from them, and sometimes they even teach you something useful.

If you’re lucky, they don’t drag you into their own nightmare of spreadsheets and meetings. But at least there’s a chance for real growth.

Table Summary:

Reason	Solopreneur Struggles	Job Perks
Stability	No guaranteed paycheck, unstable income	Regular, reliable income
Handling the Bullshit	You do everything—taxes, marketing, etc.	Boss handles most of the administrative work
Work-Life Balance	You’re always working, no boundaries	Defined work hours, time to relax
Creativity	Struggling with survival, little room for creativity	Focus on your craft without distraction
Loneliness	Isolation, working alone	Coworkers, social interaction
Reward vs. Sacrifice	Hard work, little return	Predictable reward for effort
Team Growth	Solo, with no one to learn from	Collaboration, learning, professional development

Conclusion

So, there you have it.

Maybe I’m just getting old, or maybe I’m getting tired of pretending to be a self-made millionaire while I eat instant noodles and dodge calls from angry clients.

Maybe the dream of being my own boss isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

The truth is, having a job—despite its flaws—offers something a solopreneur can’t guarantee: a sense of normalcy, a paycheck, and a semblance of peace of mind.

Sure, the nine-to-five grind feels like a damn prison sometimes, but when I step out at the end of the day, I know I’ve got a life outside of work. And that, my friend, is worth more than all the freedom in the world.