I’m unemployable. After working for myself for so many years, I’d be a terrible employee. I’d buck the system out of boredom, do things my own way and generally be a pain in the ass. Well, I’m not alone. When I put out a call for folks to share their stories of going from the corporate world to a home office, the response was overwhelming. In my new feature, “Cubicle to Couch,” I’ll share stories of people who’ve left the corporate world behind to pursue an entirely different career and call their own shots. Even if you’re already working naked, maybe it’s time to shake things up a bit and try a new business.
From ho hum to yum
Seth Mendelsohn spent seven years helping hospitals implement clinical information systems. A few years ago when he lost his passion for his job, he quit and started Simply Boulder, a company that makes gourmet culinary sauces. Why a gourmet sauce company? Seth says that he’s always loved cooking and experimenting in the kitchen and by the time he’d graduated from college, he’d developed an extensive variety of sauces.
Seth’s been working from home for two years and admits that he misses talking to co-workers in the office. But he holds meetings often which gives him plenty of interaction with others.
Simply Boulder’s products aren’t made with cheap, run-of-the-mill products. They’re gluten free, sweetened with agave nectar and include extra virgin olive oil instead of canola oil.
Sounds like a good recipe for success.
