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> Without outside financial assistance, I think I'd need to continue programming until my business found traction. Are there feasible ways to do that though? I

by shoo 7y ago

> Without outside financial assistance, I think I'd need to continue programming until my business found traction. Are there feasible ways to do that though? I haven't tried to start a business. But another option to contract work is to find a part time dev job. Some employers are happy to have you there 3 days a week in a permanent role. Not too rare for parents with young children. That said, an employer might be a bit less excited about bringing you on part time if you were open about your plan to go full time on your own business in a couple if years of things went to plan.

steve_adams_86 7y ago
That's actually my situation exactly (3 young kids), and a part time role would be ideal. Especially now as I'm transitioning into being a single parent. I'm anticipating this change occurring on the scale of 2 years+ rather than months though, so I don't think it would be an issue for potential employers. I would likely be around for the average stay of an employee in tech. I wasn't aware that's a common arrangement though, so thanks for that. I'll start looking for those opportunities as well, or asking about the opportunity during interviews.