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Would it be cowardly for me to go ahead and say agencies are an exception? I worked at an agency (HUGE in Brooklyn), and was very close to what freelancing is
by katzgrau 13y ago
Would it be cowardly for me to go ahead and say agencies are an exception?
I worked at an agency (HUGE in Brooklyn), and was very close to what freelancing is in regard to learning.
It's a steady paycheck, but you're always working on different project, and they're usually fairly cutting edge.
Being surrounded by awesome developers is important too, but you can get that in a co-working space, attending meetups, being part of and contributing to some open-source community, or just hanging out with your developer friends.
- glenbo 13y agoI agree that meetups, open source and friends can help with mentorship, but being forced to solve problems in a group is a lot more effective than casual encounters and meetups. That said, it probably depends on the type of person you are. If you're super outgoing and involved, freelancing full-time is probably similar to working at an agency in that regard, but if that's true it sort works against the point of your post.