The Corporate Word is Draining 4

[jhill7000]

Here is my situation. I’m 25 and I want to own a business so bad it hurts, I'm currently getting my masters and I'm an admin for a rapidly growing company. To everyone else I've got it pretty good, however; I hate the corporate world. I hate the egos, the hubris, and the lack of care. I completely understand that this is human nature and I will experience this on my own, but at least there I can make my own way. Don’t get me wrong it’s not like I have become a drogue 9 to 5er that exists to fill a chair. I am very active at my workplace. I have gone from help desk to administering all our routers, firewalls, and phone systems in one year, as well as increase my pay by 30%.

My issue is this: I can't do it yet. I need more experience for the kind of clients I want, I'm still in school, and my wife is in school full time (does not work) so I am the only source of income. The question I pose is: how do I stay positive about working at a place that I loathe? It is such a draining situation to be around people who do not have the overbearing drive to succeed that I do. I feel drained when I come to work.

Thanks ahead of time for your comments.

 

[jhill7000]

Thanks guys. I am taking note of what is going on. The corporation I'm currently employeed at is growing by about 50% a year so they are doing something right. I feel I'm in a catch 22, there are plenty of things I need/want to learn while I'm here and yet there is the desire to start a business. I have decieded to stay here at least a year or two longer to learn what I can. I suppose this will be my positive in the sea of negatives.

As I said before I try to learn as much as I can from those who are wiser than I, so I thank all of you for your input.

 

[mikeydidit]

From reading all of this post, it sounds like you are doing well for your age and your level of experience. Most companies today are looking for people not only with degrees and certifications, but years of actual experience. I think this is something you should reflect on and be appreciative of. How many of your old friends are in as good of a position that you are at your age? Someone give you the chance at a good job, and you have done well with it. Be proud of your self for what you have accomplished thus far in your life and thankful of what you have.

As for wisdom, it comes in many shapes, sizes and forms. It is anywhere and everywhere around you. You have to be wise enough to not tune out what looks like a place that you can’t receive it. As you have heard many times before I am sure “looks can be deceiving”. Like Mathew stated, you will have to deal with all walks of life when you do get your business started. Everyone likes and can work with most people. But if you can master working with the difficult ones, that could give you an advantage. Consider it a challenge towards your personal goal.

Just a few thoughts on this from an old guy.


"Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something."
(Plato)

 

[jhill7000]

mikeydidit - Thank you