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I'm in exactly the same situation, feeling exactly the same way. I don't have an answer, but I do have another option to add to your list which is to take a yea

by tobbob 4y ago

I'm in exactly the same situation, feeling exactly the same way. I don't have an answer, but I do have another option to add to your list which is to take a year out. I share the dream of making my own product, but I lack imagination, and probably skill and work ethic too. But, if I intentionally planned to take 12 months off, especially if my employer is happy to take me back, the opportunities are endless. Get fit, travel, read, start your own side gig, learn a language, find love, and most important of all, unplug from the system, become human again. I don't know if I'm trying to persuade you or me at this point, but it's something to consider if you have the cash to cover it.

Trasmatta 4y ago
Yeah I've definitely thought about this as well! A 6 month to 1 year sabbatical could be massively helpful in sort of being a reset, and providing clarity. It seems like more developers are doing this. It's a bit hard for me to justify the opportunity cost of what I could make and invest in that year, but you do only live once... For me at least, doing some freelance or contract work during that time to help cover my living expenses would ease my mind. Of course, then it's not really a full mental reset.