Brownwood: Young and Jobless ?
Young and jobless: Some prefer to be their own boss
07:23 PM CDT on Sunday, April 3, 2005
Associated Press
CHICAGO – Sarah Levy loved being a restaurant pastry chef, but not the long hours, the relatively low pay, or the constant yelling that goes on in high-stress kitchens.
So this spring, the 23-year-old Chicagoan moved to a different kitchen – at her parents' home – and launched her own business, Sarah's Pastries & Candies Inc.
"I feel better when I'm working for myself and building a name for myself," says Ms. Levy, who started turning a profit last month.
She's one of the lucky ones; she got financial backing from her dad to help start the business. But she's not alone in her decision to strike out on her own. A number of young people are doing the same, driven by everything from a wish for more flexibility to a chance to test their own ideas.
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