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Why not go freelance? Or - a bit better - take medium-term contracts? That way you get to dive into things long enough to enjoy them, learn something new and (j

Why not go freelance? Or - a bit better - take medium-term contracts? That way you get to dive into things long enough to enjoy them, learn something new and (just as importantly, IMO) contribute something meaningful to the company you're at, then you move on as part of the agreed plan. While that is effectively what you've been doing for the past three years, it'll come with a different mindset that might mean you're happier. (I'm assuming "help me" means you're not happy). For me, that's certainly one factor in why I prefer being an independent dev - but at the same time, I also get to enjoy working on good projects with great people for a run of time. (Of course, being independent is for everyone, and has downsides, too)

init0 14y ago
Thanks, I'm not happy, first few days would be a good feeling and later on....doh! As a hooby I do work on freesoftware and contribute a lot via github. Being independent is indeed the best thing to happen, but as you said it has it's own downside.
- stevejalim 14y ago
  Well, if it helps you work out if being freelance is right for you, please accept a copy of https://leanpub.com/freelancedeveloperbook https://leanpub.com/freelancedeveloperbook for free. Use the coupon MERRYCHRISTMAS at the checkout to get it for $0. (The coupon runs out after five uses, in case other HNers get there before you.)
  - stevejalim 14y ago
    Three uses gone already - is one of them, you @ init0 ? If not, hit me up directly and I'll email you a code - details in my profile
    - init0 14y ago
      Thanks a ton! "Thank you for sending the gift with Leanpub! We have sent an email to the lucky recipient of your gift. You can see your gift on the Gifts tab." Still waiting for the mail. Edit : Thanks for the Christmas gift! :)
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- stevejalim 14y ago
  As a separate response, I think it's worth seeing if you can pinpoint WHY you're not happy after a certain amount of time. As kombinatorics says, you risk looking unemployable if you flit around a lot. One option in your situation is making a virtue of it (my other reply), another is working out what's making you skip around. Indeed, I think that's pretty important for you to try to have a handle on so that you can make better decisions as you go. Tricky thing is, the WHY is not always easy to work out.

init0 14y ago

Thanks, I'm not happy, first few days would be a good feeling and later on....doh! As a hooby I do work on freesoftware and contribute a lot via github. Being independent is indeed the best thing to happen, but as you said it has it's own downside.

stevejalim 14y ago
Well, if it helps you work out if being freelance is right for you, please accept a copy of https://leanpub.com/freelancedeveloperbook https://leanpub.com/freelancedeveloperbook for free. Use the coupon MERRYCHRISTMAS at the checkout to get it for $0. (The coupon runs out after five uses, in case other HNers get there before you.)
- stevejalim 14y ago
  Three uses gone already - is one of them, you @ init0 ? If not, hit me up directly and I'll email you a code - details in my profile
  - init0 14y ago
    Thanks a ton! "Thank you for sending the gift with Leanpub! We have sent an email to the lucky recipient of your gift. You can see your gift on the Gifts tab." Still waiting for the mail. Edit : Thanks for the Christmas gift! :)
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stevejalim 14y ago
As a separate response, I think it's worth seeing if you can pinpoint WHY you're not happy after a certain amount of time. As kombinatorics says, you risk looking unemployable if you flit around a lot. One option in your situation is making a virtue of it (my other reply), another is working out what's making you skip around. Indeed, I think that's pretty important for you to try to have a handle on so that you can make better decisions as you go. Tricky thing is, the WHY is not always easy to work out.