Who influenced Jerry about going into his own painting business?
Certainly, his cousin had influence on his career direction. But Jerry also remembers a friend named John who told him that he should and could start up and run his own business. Jerry still remembers how important it was for John to believe in him and to support him venturing off to try it on his own. The message here is that we sometimes need some help and encouragement from others to realize our own goals and dreams. What does Jerry like most about his work? Jerry loves being his own boss. He’s quick to add that it isn’t always easy. For one thing, the buck stops with him about everything from marketing and finding clients, to hiring and supervising employees, to handling all the bookkeeping and accounting for his company. Jerry also likes the traveling part of his job. With every new customer, he gets to go to a new area and meet new people. Jerry also is glad that along his way he has been able to help out some friends by hiring them for his company. What challenges and exciting c
