Mike
The world of entrepreneurship is a challenging one, with a prevailing notion that most small businesses face an uphill battle and often meet their demise. The common wisdom suggests that nine out of ten startups barely survive their initial year or two. Even for those that manage to endure, the path to sustainable growth is fraught with caution.
In a recent Reddit post, u/calladus shared their experience working for a company that had transformed from a modest privately-owned enterprise into a multi-million-dollar profit generator. However, what struck the OP was the fact that despite this substantial growth, the company continued to exhibit penny-pinching behaviors reminiscent of its small business origins.
In the following story, the OP recounts their and their colleagues’ diligent efforts to persuade their superiors that they had a cost-saving solution. Unfortunately, their higher-ups appeared resistant to the idea. Sometimes, it seems, certain lessons can only be learned through adversity. Although the OP wasn’t reaping the benefits of those millions, it was a situation they felt compelled to observe. If the company opted for a slow drip of financial leakage, well, that was their prerogative to pursue.
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