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Twenty years ago I gave up my engineering job and started a boat repair business. Being my own boss, I loved my boss. I looked forward to going to work most days. When it was raining out, I stayed home and did the paperwork. If it was a several day storm, I might get some projects done at home and work extra hard when the weather is nice. The corporate world rarely can grasp a concept like that. Most days were in some way challenging, and my customers appreciated me. Never did I need to think, TGIF.
Comment by tallgirlmom at 26/01/2025 at 18:19 UTC
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Same here. TGIF doesn’t exist for me, if anything it was often the opposite: Oh crap, it’s Friday, that means I won’t hear back from my client until after the weekend and now I’m stuck with the project until they get back to me.
Comment by JJ_Jedi at 26/01/2025 at 16:27 UTC
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What factor/s catalyzed the change?
Comment by tnseltim at 28/01/2025 at 01:45 UTC
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I’m considering starting a boat repair business for using on electrical installs, minor repairs (engine, glass, general), and engine maintenance. Any tips? I’m in Florida, seems to be a plethora of boat owners that don’t do this own work, and backlogs at all the repair shops. Any suggestions? What part of the country are you in?