If you work for a small business, chances are working for a large corporation never suited you. You didn’t want to be just a stranger in a crowd—you wanted to noticeably contribute to your company’s success. You thrive on the creative energy of a small business, your close relationships with coworkers, and even the less savory parts of the job (e.g., long hours). Growing a small business is hard work, but you’re up for the task! Here are 10 things small-business employees can relate to:
1. Innovation is at the heart of everything you do.
Ideas aren’t just going to present themselves. Small companies have to work harder than the big guys to keep the business … in business. That’s why you’re always thinking about how to make things better.
2. Every lunch is a working lunch.
So what if your keyboard is covered in French fry grease? There’s no time to take a lunch break!
3. The CEO isn’t a stranger—and recognizes your hard work.
At a small business, everybody knows your name—even the CEO. You’ve had many meaningful conversations, and he or she knows how hard you work to keep the business going.
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4. Caffeine knows no limit in the office.
Keep the lattes coming! In fact, just get an IV of caffeine. You’ve got to work as fast as possible with a staff of four.
5. Multitasking is one of your greatest skills.
You’re a jack of all trades—on any given day, you juggle tasks ranging from writing a press release to answering phones to taking out the trash. And oftentimes, you’re doing several of those things at once.
6. Work hours can be unpredictable.
A big client wants the project finished a week early? Looks like you’ll be pulling an all-nighter!
7. Teamwork is essential.
In such close quarters, getting along is the only option. Who wants to fight in a 300-square-foot office?
8. Your coworkers are like family.
When working with a small team, it’s only natural to become like family and know the personal details of each other’s lives. How’s Uncle Bob’s hernia?
9. Sometimes things can get a little scary.
Some months can be super slow … and that’s super frightening. Fortunately, you’re used to the unpredictability of working at a small business.
10. But no matter what, you simply can’t imagine working at a big company.
No matter how tough things get sometimes, you’d never trade in your career at a small business to work in a sea of cubicles.
