Freedom to Choose: The “No, Thank You” Factor in Choosing Your Career.

Many of us don't know how to say no, thank you, but why? People frequently worry about saying no because they don't want to risk potential career opportunities. However, being a yes person can appear.

Many of us don't know how to say no, thank you, but why? People frequently worry about saying no because they don't want to risk potential career opportunities. However, being a yes person can appear that you're avoiding disagreements or confrontations.

Saying "No, thank you" offers a glimpse into your degree of independence in choosing your career. In this blog, you'll get to know your freedom to choose through the no, thank you factor. Read more about it below.

Freedom to Say "No, Thank You"

Knowing how to say "No, thank you" will affect your career and financial freedom and how much opportunity you have.

The "No, Thank You" Spectrum

The power of "No, thank you" holds how much freedom to choose certain employees have over their situation. This spectrum consists of the following:

1. Employee - An employee is someone who has the least freedom of choice since they're heavily dependent on the work they have. They typically work 40-60 hours a week with benefits and live from paycheck to paycheck.

2. Part-time gig worker - Someone employed as a part-time gig worker has a similar range of freedom as an employee in terms of income and benefits. It makes it hard for them to have the freedom to say no.

3. Uber-style gig worker - An Uber-style gig worker can set their own schedule and make the money they want, making them a little more successful. This setup allows them to work when they want and earn how much they're willing to work, yet still work within the system.

4. Full-time gig worker - A full-time gig worker is under a major employer. It could be a temporary or semi-permanent setup where they're paid for their services and may even receive benefits. This employment style is freeing because they're not fully working for an employer.

5. Super freelance - Someone freelancing full-time has great freedom because they're responsible for their own time and money since they can take on multiple projects at a time without being bound by the rules of one employer.

6. Entrepreneur - An entrepreneur has the biggest range of freedom. It's someone who has built a business from scratch and has the power to hire and remove employees. Entrepreneurs can easily say no to clocking in or doing a task because they're assured that the business will continue to run, even without their presence, thanks to their employees.

Employee vs. Entrepreneur

There's a big difference between the freedom of employees and entrepreneurs. Employees have very limited freedom to choose when it comes to doing tasks. The premise is that you must do it or leave. On the other hand, if you're an entrepreneur, you can say "No, thank you" to anything you want to, giving you a great deal of freedom.

Degree of Financial Risk

There's also a big difference in financial risk between the two ranks. As an entrepreneur, there's more financial risk when failing. You can lose all your assets, but you have some insulation from the rigors of risk-taking as an employee.

The Importance of Your Freedom to Choose

• Helps you determine financial risk in your choice

  It's easy to be in a situation where you have no choice but to stay at a job because of the salary. You won't know what else is out there. The truth is, there are other options for everyone. If you're unhappy with your current situation, it's time to learn to say "No, thank you" and explore other options.

• Lets you see the rigors of risk-taking

  Saying "No" lets you see the rigors of risk-taking in your career choice. It helps you understand what's important to you and what isn't. It enables you to weed out what's not worth your time and effort so that you'll know it right away the next time something comes along that's worth it. Saying no also helps open up more possibilities for opportunities that are truly right for you.

• Lets you have a more focused job hunting journey

  The option to say "No" allows you to have a more focused job hunting experience by establishing an efficient balance between your skills and the job you want. When your skills align with the role you chose to engage in, you avoid burnout while showing respect for yourself and those around you.

It's Time to Say No

While you might think saying "No" isn't a good practice, especially at work, the truth is that setting boundaries and learning when to refuse can affect your performance more by becoming a counterbalance for all the "Yes" you've said and done.