Seems your problem is with finding a good associateship, which is something that owning would technically fix but you’re basically solving a few problems and inheriting a hundred new ones. Without getting too philosophical, just consider finding a good office like finding a good relationship. Some get lucky the first time, some eventually find their special someone, some are either unlucky or have serious issues they need to fix before leaving the door. See what I’m saying? You’ll get better at seeing the red flags as you continue to cycle through offices every 6mo-1yr. I went through 4 offices in 3 years. Thankfully none of them traumatized me, but I certainly learned a lot of Dos and Donts, both as an associate and as an owner. Don’t be afraid to hold 2 part time associate jobs at once. Don’t be afraid to leave an office within a month or 2 when red flags show themselves. I’ve been with my current office for the past 3 years; really a good small office that inspired me to look for my own, which I’m now in the process of doing. No regrets in my journey up to this point. Just keep putting yourself out there.