Not that I’m complaining, I love my job but 13-14 hour days do get a bit tiring. When I was young and just starting out in business, 12-16 hour days were not uncommon. Now that I’ve been in business for 28 years (notice I didn’t give away my age), I don’t bounce back as quickly. So why in this economy am I working so many hours when most people would give their eye teeth just to be working? I’m getting ready to go on vacation!
When your self employed, you need to make sure everything is covered and all your customers are happy. So going on vacation can be a challenge. What get’s me back to long hours. Over the years, I’ve realize I don’t spend any less hours at my business even when I’m on vacation. 65-72 hours the week before, available to phone calls and emails while I away and several days catching up when I get back. Still, I wouldn’t trade in for a regular 9-5