I have been struggling for several years now as to what exactly I want to, and can do, as far as making a living goes. I went to college, up to masters degree. This is actually not a job search thread, though. I am more interested in what is needed to be successful in the corporate world. Do some people simply not have it?
My mother's side of the family are all self employed. They mostly deal in real estate, but also other aspects of land management and livestock. I am not sure if any of them have ever worked a white collar job in their lives. My father's side is all professionals. I seriously doubt any of them has ever performed a blue-collar job in their lives. I understand there are blue and white collar jobs in both areas, just making a differentiation. Pretty much my dad's side works for others, while my mother's side work entirely for themselves.
I guess my main question is this: are people meant for one or the other -- corporate trail or self employment? Or do these routes intersect or cross allowing for transition between the two? Are some people simply meant to go corporate? Are others meant to go out on their own entirely?