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Ask HN: Freelance or product dev to transition to indie work?
As I and several friends I know look forward over the next five years, many of us see ourselves transitioning away from corporate track careers into independent and self-driven paths. What would HNers recommend as a (financially) wise way to transition into such a track: freelancing in spare time or working on a product in spare time?
For example, I have successfully freelanced in the past and enjoyed it, but there is always the limiting combo of time and hourly or project charges. If marketing and developing a new product the upside is potentially higher, but the build-up is slower and it may be less sure. Eventually I would like to be in the product space so that I'm not restricted by simply the hours I can bill.
Thoughts? I realize much of it may come down to opinion, but there are always unique and insightful opinions shared in the comments.
- lowken10 12y agoI recommend TheFoundation.com, Dane's program changed my life and you are a perfect fit for this program. The program centers on building a SaaS application in order to acheive financial independence, but there is just so much more to it. Listen I would love to chat with you about this topic. If you are interested drop me an email at ken@kennethlowrey.com Cheers
- MalcolmDiggs 12y agoYou're in a great position to start experimenting right now. Starting your own projects, jumping in as a part-time cofounder of somebody else's, even taking on a few clients; I'd say do it all. The one thing I wouldn't recommend is jumping in head first with no safety net. The fact that you have a day-job is great; you can take the time to feel out your options and figure out what works best for you. The eventual full-transition will be a no-brainer. When you find that thing that you're supposed to be doing, it will be obvious. The important part is giving yourself enough lead-time to really figure out what that is.