Of course this is a tricky question. The meaning of life is different for each person but one thing we have in common is that we’re all searching for meaning.
Why You Should Quit Your Job, But Can’t One thing I’ve learned about life so far is that it’s too short to spend doing something you don’t enjoy. Something else I’ve learned is that many things are easier said than done, especially things that are worth doing. It’s one thing to say “quit your job and find something that make you happy”, it’s entirely another thing to actually do it. I mean to actually pull the trigger, to walk out on a stable income source, especially when you have no idea what you’re going to do next! Many of us in the tech industry face a dilemma that others would love to have. We are well paid for what we do, even if we don’t enjoy doing it. Our skills in resume are highly valued by employers and they’re willing to shell out the cash for our time. The problem we run into is that somewhere down the line we realize the stress and quality of life factors aren’t worth the money they’re paying us. By the time the dark side of the tech world rears its ugly head many of us are already hooked on the income. The nuances of corporate work, time pressures, and 24/7 support make us miserable but we don’t know how to walk away to something entirely different and kiss that nice paycheck goodbye. How to Make Money for Yourself How can you apply your tech skills to make money for yourself? Of course if you had an answer to that question you might not be at this site in the first place. The truth is if you don't have a way of earning income directly for yourself without going through an employer your options in life are more limited. Once you can use your skills to generate independent income you’re then free to decide what hours to work, what projects to work on, where you work, who to work with, what work you can do that makes you happy. Many of us in the technology industry have come to value our time based on what an employer will pay us. Since we don’t know a way to make money directly off of our skills, we have to depend on a company for income. The whole point of this site is to help you evaluate the different opportunities you have as a technology professional to begin working for yourself instead of for a corporation. Of course, there is work, learning, and time involved in this endeavor but it’s definitely time and energy well spent. Decide to Make a Change The bad news is that you can’t make this transition overnight. The good news is that your technology skills will help you jump into it with both feet and give you an edge. Okay, you won’t replace your income in a week, but the sooner you get started, the sooner you’ll meet your goals.
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