As someone who left the corporate world to build a business, I can honestly share my top 3 downsides of being an entrepreneur.

1. Financial uncertainty

In corporate life, every month you get that lovely SMS: DING – salary’s in.
As an entrepreneur, you get… invoices.
And no idea when (or if) you’ll break even.
Many people quit not because the business idea is bad, but because the stress of not knowing what’s next is just too much.

2. Lack of human energy

Now you’re on your own.
No quick chats. No shared coffee breaks. No energy to borrow from a teammate’s smile.
In big companies, even on tough days, you’d come to the office and soak up some optimism from others.
But now, you’re the only one in the room and sometimes, your problems feel louder in the silence.

3. No quick exchange of knowledge

Back then, I had smart and experienced people around me. If I didn’t know something, I’d ping someone or ask in a meeting.
Now? It’s either Google, books, AI, or paid consultants.
You spend more time searching and second-guessing.
You don’t even realize the luxury of shared learning until you’re on your own.

But hey! I’m not here to complain.

Yes, it’s harder. Yes, it’s lonelier.
But you also grow faster, work on what actually matters to you, and define your own income limits.

And it’s a lot of fun too.