You are looking at it the wrong way. What you lose in income, you gain in flexibility and self-reliance. If you get very good at it (deep specialization or a k

You are looking at it the wrong way. What you lose in income, you gain in flexibility and self-reliance. If you get very good at it (deep specialization or a knack for finding contracts) it may equalize in income but that should not be the point. Just as working for a startup shouldn't be driven by dreams of riches.