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This period of extended enforced isolation has really got me thinking about the future. Do I want to be chasing contracts in 10 years? Do I think that'll even be good work next year?
Independent development is a graveyard of failed solo studios but at least it can result in permanent artefacts rather than NDAs, things that can never see the light of day, & poorly defined contributions to huge projects.
@shivoa I've been thinking along the same lines myself lately. The most creative periods in my life were when I was working part time (or not at all). Working a 9-5 job doesn't leave much space for anything else. So I've been seriously considering the idea of quitting to go chase contracts, and maybe start a Patreon for a bit of extra income, while writing and working on OSS projects etc on the side.
@shivoa I'm curious, how long have you been contracting for? How have you liked it?
@reedbeta On and off since PhD (about four years) but reaching the point where work via existing contacts is becoming rare without finding a niche to build a reputation (or area of specialisation that I find rewarding). Effective hourly rate can be harmed by time finding jobs (in global marketplace) & working conditions (even as a remote worker) variable + hard to guess before accepting job.