There are multiple options, and which one you choose is heavily dependent on your goals. And your goals will change over time. I have done remote work, done co

There are multiple options, and which one you choose is heavily dependent on your goals. And your goals will change over time. I have done remote work, done consulting, worked less-than-full time as normal employee... depends what you want: 1. Freelance/consulting. This requires an additional set of skills, marketing and sales. 2. Create your own product. Even more emphasis on marketing, and another whole set of skills. 3. Early retirement. Reduce expenses as much as possible, invest proceeds. 4. A good job. Depending on your goals this may be less-than-full-time, or work from home, or remote work. --- A basic skill set you need to achieve any of these: * Ability to work independently. If you need to be told exactly what to do at work none of the above are feasible except maybe early retirement. Beyond that, in demand valuable skills. * Savings in the bank. If you are living paycheck to paycheck you have no negotiating ability. * Negotiation skills, so you can negotiate what you need. I'm working on a book on the subject, which isn't ready yet, but here's an excerpt: https://codewithoutrules.com/2016/09/16/sane-workweek/ https://codewithoutrules.com/2016/09/16/sane-workweek/