Why some engineers, should stay engineers.

You should stay an engineer, and not get into "business" if:

1. You are a recluse.
2. You don't like cold-calls.
3. Money doesn't motivate you.
4. Solving challenging Technical problems makes you happy.
5. "Closing" a big deal happen doesn't get you high.
6. You prefer a low stress environment.
7. You don't like taking risks.
8. You hate traveling.
9. You enjoy dressing like that guy.

The ironic part is, I ignore this, and do it anyway... some days (like today) I miss being an engineer.

#2, #3, #4, #6, #8, and #9 all appeal to me... yet I've been "doing business" now for 6 years.

Who am I kidding?

I do love #5 though!

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