His argument about employment is weird. I am 99% sure he could get paid more with less lead-chasing if he worked for one or more tech companies as a researcher,

His argument about employment is weird. I am 99% sure he could get paid more with less lead-chasing if he worked for one or more tech companies as a researcher, analyst, or developer. Maybe his consulting work is more fun and interesting, but “agency over income” is doubtful.