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Everyone's different. I've had many 2+ year gaps during which I made what I wanted to make. I haven't gone to a regular job since 2015, and it's still bliss. I'
by psyc 9y ago
Everyone's different. I've had many 2+ year gaps during which I made what I wanted to make. I haven't gone to a regular job since 2015, and it's still bliss. I've accomplished far more of what I want to, and learned so much. I'll probably take a short contract soon, but only if I think it's going to be interesting and enjoyable. I wouldn't mind living like this until I retire, after which I hope to keep making things.
- el_benhameen 9y agoMay I ask about your living situation and how you maintain it without regular employment? That does sound blissful, and I'm curious how you fit the rest of your life around it.
- psyc 9y agoProgrammer's wages + maximum frugality. I've lived in a variety of mostly rural locations, always with roommates. I believe the main obstacles are psychological. For example I had to learn how to actually not spend, and how not to feel insecure about having a net worth of approximately zero.