[frittata]

I've co-founded two startups and the biggest surprise/lesson for me was that most people don't want to forge their own path and customize every detail of their life. I had co-founders in each who after leaving our startups went on to 'normal' jobs and are much happier now.

There are without a doubt flight attendants who hate their job, but I'd guess that most of them like their jobs and like the structure and accountability that is provided to them, and not having to figure out every detail themself.

And then there are people like myself who can't stand being told what to work on and how to schedule my day.

[ip26]

The structure & scaffolding can also liberate you to focus on getting really good at the things you care about.

[hirvi74]

> but I'd guess that most of them like their jobs and like the structure and accountability that is provided to them, and not having to figure out every detail themself.

It's also nice not having to worry about when/if your next paycheck will come in, if you can afford your health insurance, get company matches on 401ks, etc.. Freedom is free, after all. While security may be an illusion to some degree, it's a compromise for freedom that many are willing to make (myself included).

I sometimes get urges to go out and sow some wild oats, but I debate if it's worth all the effort in the end.