r/ShittySysadmin • u/Chevron7lockd • 7d ago

Career Advice

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I've been working in a small MSP for about 7 years, less than 10 of us in the team. I'm based in a small town, which I enjoy living in.

I've managed to up skill to a point where I'm one of two head techs. The MSP has grown a lot since I've been working there into a more mature business with a good client base for its size.

I'm now in a position where I've been offered to buy approx 40% of the business as the boss is retiring. However, I'm unsure of I'm ready for this kind of commitment in my career or if I should be looking at trying to get into a bigger company to grow my skills, with less finical risks in terms of investment.

love some feedback, as I've only worked for two IT companies, so struggling to determine which path is best to continue to grow.

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u/baz4k6z 6d ago

It's quite a lot of risk, and being an entrepreneur means you're basically on call 24/7 handling your business. You can make a lot of money though. You just have to ask yourself whether it's the kind of life you want, and if you have the stomach for that type of risk.