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Thanks for asking! For context, I live in Southern California. I wake up some time in between 10 and 2. The majority of my day is spent alternating between pl

by Hytosys 12y ago

Thanks for asking! For context, I live in Southern California. I wake up some time in between 10 and 2. The majority of my day is spent alternating between playing guitar, playing Super Smash Bros., programming (work), learning (physics lately), and cooking. Besides on occasion, I don't have the best ability to sit down and do one thing for more than an hour at a time. On most days, I walk downtown (about 40 minutes of walking daily) to eat, shop, or just relax. Lately I've been packing lunch, getting high, and walking to the park a few blocks away. It has a really awesome man-made pond that is home to plenty of critters. On some days, I lift weights or bodyweight train at home. I work freelance (iOS/web dev) so I can pay rent. I'm building a B2B web app with two other people who live across the country. We have an hour long Skype call once a week. I quit my bullshit 10am to 8pm startup job 10 months ago. I'm not making much money yet, but as a 23-year-old with no kids I don't care. I'm healthy. That was therapeutic!

feybay 12y ago
If you don't mind me asking, how do you go about acquiring clients for the web dev, and what rates do you charge? Thanks!
- akampjes 12y ago
  This came up on HN a week ago, might be helpful :) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8908279 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8908279
- Hytosys 12y ago
  I don't mind you asking! I wish I could be of more help. I've had the same "freelance boss" for the past 6 years. I've worked on a dozen different projects with him; some were his own ideas, but most were for his various clients. I met him through a friend who also worked freelance at the time. This was back when iOS development was in huge demand, everyone thought they had the killer app idea. He was more than happy to hire a 17-year-old programmer for about $25/hr. I now charge about $120/hr. I have no clue how he gets most of his clients. I suppose I'm in a privileged position.
josephpmay 12y ago
You sound really interesting! Are you in Los Angeles? I'd love to meet up for coffee one day.
- Hytosys 12y ago
  Thanks, but I'm in Santa Barbara! I don't often make it to LA. If you're ever passing through SB, feel free to drop me a line (contact info in profile).

by Hytosys 12y ago

feybay 12y ago

If you don't mind me asking, how do you go about acquiring clients for the web dev, and what rates do you charge? Thanks!

akampjes 12y ago
This came up on HN a week ago, might be helpful :) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8908279 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8908279
Hytosys 12y ago
I don't mind you asking! I wish I could be of more help. I've had the same "freelance boss" for the past 6 years. I've worked on a dozen different projects with him; some were his own ideas, but most were for his various clients. I met him through a friend who also worked freelance at the time. This was back when iOS development was in huge demand, everyone thought they had the killer app idea. He was more than happy to hire a 17-year-old programmer for about $25/hr. I now charge about $120/hr. I have no clue how he gets most of his clients. I suppose I'm in a privileged position.

josephpmay 12y ago

You sound really interesting! Are you in Los Angeles? I'd love to meet up for coffee one day.

Hytosys 12y ago
Thanks, but I'm in Santa Barbara! I don't often make it to LA. If you're ever passing through SB, feel free to drop me a line (contact info in profile).