Saad Bencherif

5 Reasons Why I Quit My Job (And Why You Should Too)

November 24, 2024 (3w ago)156 views

I’m going to share five reasons why entrepreneurship beats employment—hands down.

This matters because if you’re not happy with how you spend most of your waking hours, you’re missing out on a fulfilling life.

Most people fail to take the leap because they overestimate the risk of entrepreneurship and underestimate the cost of staying in their job.

Here’s why making the switch is worth it:

Reason 1: You Capture the Value of Your Work

If you’re going to work 9-to-5, why not do it for yourself?

As an employee, the bulk of the value you create is captured by your employer.

In some industries, like consulting, this is painfully obvious.

When I was consulting, I reimbursed my monthly salary in less than 5 days of billable work—and I was well-paid.

That value could have been mine if I worked for myself.

Entrepreneurship gives you the chance to keep the upside of your hard work, creativity, and results.

Reason 2: Work Becomes a Joyful Event

Think about it: You spend ~80% of your waking hours in work-related situations.

If you don’t optimize those 80%, you’re settling for a life that’s only fulfilling on weekends.

Sure, you can try to maximize your weekends, but that’s just a Band-Aid.

Most people I know are unhappy at work.

They complain about toxic colleagues, incompetent managers, or punishing hours.

And they're not alone—studies show that over 60% of workers report being disengaged or unhappy at work.

Entrepreneurship lets you design your work around what excites you, with people you choose, and on projects you’re passionate about.

Reason 3: You Control Your Time

When you’re employed, your time is someone else’s.

Your schedule, priorities, and even your free hours revolve around what your employer wants.

Entrepreneurship flips that script.

You decide when, where, and how you work.

Want to take a mid-morning gym break? Go ahead.

Feel like working from a café in Paris or a beach in Bali? That’s your call.

More importantly, you can align your work with the life you want to live.

Entrepreneurship isn’t about working fewer hours—it’s about working on your own terms.

That freedom is priceless.

When you’re employed, your time is someone else’s.

Reason 4: Reach Financial Independence While You’re Young

The traditional employment path locks you into the “slow lane” wealth equation:

Earn -> Save -> Invest -> Retire (at 65).

But entrepreneurship puts you in the “fast lane,” as described in The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco:

Build -> Scale -> Sell (or cash flow forever).

Instead of waiting decades to see financial freedom, you can create wealth by solving problems, building systems, and leveraging scale.

You’re no longer dependent on yearly salary bumps or promotions.

Instead, you’re in control of how fast you build wealth.

Reason 5: It De-Risks Your Life

Here’s the kicker: Staying in your job is the real risk.

Why?

Because you’re putting all your eggs in one basket—your employer’s hands.

A layoff, a recession, or a restructuring can leave you stranded.

Entrepreneurship gives you diversified income streams, skills that are always in demand, and the ability to adapt to any market.

And when you’re the one creating opportunities, you don’t just react to the world—you shape it.

The Bottom Line

Entrepreneurship isn’t just a career choice; it’s a lifestyle upgrade.

It lets you capture value, find joy in work, control your time, build wealth faster, and secure your future.

So the real question is:

Are you ready to stop trading your life for a paycheck and start building something that’s truly yours?