Business vs Job vs Religion

Starting a business has made me a person I never expected to become—both in positive and challenging ways. There are various phases in business, and starting from scratch is by far the most exciting one. The planning, researching, sourcing, and customer support all felt exhilarating, as if I were building something significant.

Then, there comes a stage where growth is not immediately visible. The more investment it receives, the more it grows, primarily in value and product development. At this point, working 24/7 becomes essential, alongside continued planning, researching, sourcing, customer support, and business expansion tasks. New challenges arise every day, leaving little time to relax; it’s constant hustling.

In a job, I think, people don’t have to worry all the time. You go to the office at 9, work 8-9 hours, and then go home. The pressure is limited to those hours, and you usually get one or two days off each week. Plus, you can change jobs or move to a new city whenever you like.

One of the realities of business is that it has pushed me out of my comfort zone. Even though I’m an introvert, I have to talk to people constantly, manage workers, show authority, and stay active on social media for customer support. These are all necessary. I also find myself needing to stretch boundaries in ways I hadn’t expected, such as sometimes having to manipulate situations—things that may be common in business but are contrary to my religious values.

I’m not extremely religious, but I do try to live by certain principles and avoid things that are prohibited. In my environment, many people prioritize enjoyment and material gain above all else. It can be tempting to join them in that mindset, even if only briefly. It often feels like there are two sides of me: one that wants to experience these things and one that prefers to abstain. I frequently pray to be kept away from situations where prohibited things are easily accessible.

In the end, I feel that if you want mental peace and a happy life, a job might be the best option—especially a remote one!