Originally Posted by
chm2023
There's lots of upside to the corporate side--access to huge resources, the ability to be part of something that makes a difference, the chance to work on significant strategies and initiatives.
You will have people above you, but that's true regardless. When you work for yourself, in reality you increase the number of people to whom you are beholden--customers, suppliers etc.
There's a lot of sniping at corporations on the Board--for my part having been self employed and by large corporations, I believe thriving in a corp environment takes a lot of talent and dedication.
That said, juat keep in mind that the corporate world has changed dramatically in the last 20 years--there is no such thing as loyalty or fairness. You, and everyone else, are totally expendible.
Being a novice, the pay won't be great. Alternatively, look at local optical shops, especially chains. Again not great money, but a foot in the door.
Go to the OLA website (ola-labs.org I think) and identify labs in your local market, they are always looking for sales people.
Good luck.
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