Working for yourself has many advantages if you are independent minded and have the money to start your business. The advantages of setting your own schedule, vacationing when you desire, potentially earning as much as your efforts allow is very attractive to many people. Businesses require much capital up front, people you can depend on to carry your vision through and must be efficient to make the grade. If you plan to be on sight only a few hours a day, your business will struggle. One business owner I knew started a restaurant. He could not be there daily because he had a full time job. Eventually it failed. Why? His employees did not show up on time, stealing was rampant, food quality was not being maintained, the facility was cited for its unsanitary conditions, etc., Suggest starting an internet business first. This way you can get acquainted with business practices, the management of money etc. Working for others has certain securities built into the job. Nevertheless, I have always worked for myself. Thank you for allowing me to answer this question. Mark Davis, MD