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I never had to make a decision here "putting food on the table" was a factor, naturally I can understand it I'm just saying I never felt the pressure, but if you have that much experience and are confident in your abilities go freelancer.
That being said, it won't be easy, don't expect more time for you or your family (at least in the beginning, when you don't have your rhythm figured it out), you will get some headaches (have a lawyer and get some advice on the law for freelancers) but hey, you will be your own boss.
as long as you are happy, I'm sure you can figure it out. good luck! -
@thecleaner I think I could handle it pretty well. I have little or no contact with my coworkers at my current workplace, so sitting there and not talking to anyone or sitting at home not talking to anyone wouldn't make much of a difference.
... Except maybe having the possibility to do my job nude at home, perhaps?
The problem with virtual working is that I don't see such position offered in my country very often. I haven't really looked abroad yet. Maybe that's where the solution lies? -
@mannyCalavera Thanks! Freelance seems like the most inspiring choice I have. The thought of going freelance is scary shit, though. Any advice on the matter is most welcome :)
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@dfox Thanks! The "comfort" is a double-edged sword, in my opinion.
But, hey, if you're happy in your current situation, I envy you for that. -
And in the end you might end up with a government job after your freelancing anyway (like me). If you have a chance to get some spare time do a paid side project to get a feeling for it or talk to other freelancers. Just keep your options open and don't get stuck in non-action - your post shows that you have identified the main problem. Now you just need the courage to leave the (relative) security of that insecure job.
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@ANTUAAAAN Point taken. Will add a tldr next time I post a long rant 😂
Tldr; My job sucks, and I am quite clueless what to do. -
@haabe lycka till
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@pardeike tack 😊
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@ANTUAAAAN That was an inspiring and scary article. Thanks! I will definitely do more research before I eventually jump ship 😊👍
When you're trying to explain a concept as simple as it can be to your non-dev family and friends, but they're...
My most personal rant to date...
The company I work for operates in an industry that might experience the next Kodak moment. The industry is really feeling the knife against it's throat at the moment. The company I work for is a dinosaur, so to say. And almost everyone within fight to continue staying as a dinosaur.
I am the sole dev of said company, and I am so alone. Not just literally, but also in thought and action.
I've been flagging the possibilities and dangers of the digitizing aspect we're experiencing for the last six or eight years (yep, I've been around for quite some time), but I feel that I'm not heard. I am that grumpy, sour manifestation of everything digital that they hate so much. At least that's what it feels like.
I am so fed up with this situation. But my options are limited. There aren't many dev jobs around, and those who've tried to hire me offered a salary reduction of about $12K, which is quite a lot. I've been offered jobs in other parts of the country, but I have family matters to tend to, so I can't move at the moment. I've looked for companies offering a job where I'm not required to work from the office, but in my country these seem to be far apart. I could go freelance, but I am too scared to do so. A stable income is neccessary to put food on the table for my family.
Sigh,
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