We're witnessing a significant shift as entrepreneurs increasingly return to traditional 9-to-5 jobs for financial stability, mental wellbeing, and work-life balance. This episode explores the data behind this trend, real stories from former business owners, and strategies for both employers looking to attract entrepreneurial talent and business owners considering a return to employment.

• Quit rates dropped from 2.7% in 2022 to around 2% in early 2025 as entrepreneurs recalibrate
• 90% of startups fail while entrepreneurs with day jobs have 33% lower odds of failure
• Financial pressure is the #1 reason entrepreneurs return to traditional employment
• Mental health concerns and burnout are driving many to choose stability over hustle
• Post-pandemic priorities have shifted toward valuing time, family and wellbeing
• Hybrid work arrangements offer entrepreneurs flexibility without full business ownership stress
• Former business owners bring valuable skills to employers: vision, resourcefulness and resilience
• Strategies for re-entering the workforce include redefining success and highlighting entrepreneurial wins

If you're thinking about going back to traditional employment or have already made the transition, I'd love to hear your story. Text me through the website at www.notjustcandletalk.me – you might be featured in an upcoming episode!

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