This is basically what I do and recommend. After saving up around €100K and continuing to freelance 2 months per year, I spend most of my time on research proje

This is basically what I do and recommend. After saving up around €100K and continuing to freelance 2 months per year, I spend most of my time on research projects. It's too bad there isn't more of an independent academic community, but it sure beats pressure to publish and writing grant applications.