I think I'm somewhat in the same pattern. My background is that I quit my position as a team lead because I wasn't happy with the day-to-day experience. Now I w

I think I'm somewhat in the same pattern. My background is that I quit my position as a team lead because I wasn't happy with the day-to-day experience. Now I work for myself (consulting, remote contract work) and I'm much happier. Establishing good practices with my clients has been key, and it makes me realize as an employee, I didn't have the right leverage to work effectively with my employer.