自営業 (じえいぎょう) vs. 就職 (しゅうしょく) - どっちがいい？

Discussion Questions

1.自営業してる？それとも雇われてる？なんで？
Are you self-employed or employed? Why?
2.自営業と雇われるの、どっちがいいと思う？なんで？
Would you rather be self-employed or employed? Why?
3.自営業をしながら親でいるのは、どれくらいうまくいくと思う？
How well or poorly compatible is it for you to be self-employed and a parent at the same time?
4.たくさんお金を稼げるから自営業になるの？それとも仕事が好きだから？
Would you only become self-employed if you would earn a lot of money? Or because you love the work?
5.自営業についての一番の恐れは何？
What would be your biggest fears about self-employment?
6.どこでサポートを求めると思う？
With what would you seek help/support?
7.自営業ができるなら、どんな仕事をしたい？興味があることは何？
In what directions would you go if you could become self-employed with anything? What would you be interested in?
8.自営業には、雇われている人と比べてどんなデメリットがあると思う？
What disadvantages do self-employed people have compared to employees? (insurance, maternity protection, financial support/creditworthiness etc)
9.自営業としての理想の生活はどんな感じ？一日を描写して！
What would your perfect life as a self-employed person look like? Describe a typical day!

自営業 (じえいぎょう) - self-employment

雇用 (こよう) - employment

親 (おや) - parent

お金 (おかね) - money

恐れ (おそれ) - fear

サポート (さぽーと) - support

関心 (かんしん) - interest

デメリット (でメリっと) - disadvantage

生活 (せいかつ) - life

経験 (けいけん) - experience

今は雇われているけど、安定したお金が必要だから。

I'm currently employed because I need financial security.

自営業になれば、自分の決定ができるからそっちの方がいいな。

I would prefer to be self-employed so I can make my own decisions.

子供の面倒を見ながら自営業をするのはチャレンジだと思う。

It's a challenge to be self-employed while also taking care of children.

お金のためだけじゃなくて、情熱を追い求めるために自営業になりたい。

I would become self-employed to pursue my passion, not just for the money.

自営業の最大の恐れは、十分なお客様を引き寄せられないこと。

My biggest fear about self-employment is that I won't be able to attract enough clients.

自営業の柔軟性は親としての大きな利点だと思う。

The flexibility of self-employment is a big advantage for me as a parent.

自営業で成功するには、かなりの自己管理が必要だと思う。

I think that self-employment requires a lot of discipline to be successful.

定期的な収入がないと、生活が難しいかも。

It would be difficult for me to live without a regular income.

独立して働く勇気のある人をすごいと思う。

I admire people who have the courage to work independently.

自営業の不安定さは時々圧倒される。

The uncertainty of self-employment can sometimes be overwhelming.