I'm frustrated with my job but don't feel that I can find anything else that is as flexible given the work climate. I miss 1999 when I was able to walk into my

I'm frustrated with my job but don't feel that I can find anything else that is as flexible given the work climate. I miss 1999 when I was able to walk into my bosses office, say "I want a $15,000 raise," and he said "OK" with no hesitation. So I decided to start doing independent software development at home so I can free myself in the future. I just picked up a book on Android development after being inspired by some people here on HN. Just hoping an idea or two hit before I'm done with the book.