>The expectation that you can carve out a lifestyle where everything is worthwhile is unrealistic, and while a few outliers might actually achieve it, most peop

>The expectation that you can carve out a lifestyle where everything is worthwhile is unrealistic, and while a few outliers might actually achieve it, most people aren't going manage to get anything like that. I've managed it, but it's taken a lot of hard work. I finally have enough money from side projects and clients to quit my job and go full time. I have a few friends who are also looking for work and to quit their jobs, so when I quit, I'm going to join my developers office (they have an office for free in a building their parents own). My few friends are going to live with my in my apartment and we're going full steam. Right now I work between 90 - max 110 hours a week. If I'm not @ work, I'm managing clients and juggling multiple projects, while doing UI for all of them. I almost have a sweet professional portfolio online, and the moment I do, I'm quitting. It's taken a lot of time and sacrifice but it's worth it and definitely doable. Also, being 20 years old, no debt, no GF, no obligations makes this infinitely easier.