A few caveats: - In most civilized countries (the US being a notable exception) there is a degree of legally mandated job security, so the likelihood of losing

A few caveats: - In most civilized countries (the US being a notable exception) there is a degree of legally mandated job security, so the likelihood of losing your ability to put food on the table from one day to the next is reduced if you work for a company. - Most companies (startups being an exception of course) already have a working business model, so the likelihood of people suddenly not giving them any money anymore is also reduced. - Some people (me and many other developers included) actually do like their job - maybe not all parts of it, but generally speaking...