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Originally Posted by garg  .
The main reason that this is a big issue for me is because I've found that I don't like programming for other people. I love scripting, programming, hacking for my own benefit (or even helping others out) but when you are working for a company (like I found out over the last four years of working full time) it just isn't fun. In fact it makes me feel trapped, ill, depressed and frustrated.
The option that I want to take is to use my art talents. I have lots of seeds planted that I think may grow to be successful art related ventures (art sites, art for sale, etc). I could be doing all that and more. It probably sounds insane to some people that I want to deviate away from computer sciences and probably a high paying (yet soul destroying) job to working with blogs, design and art....
My Goal: I want to start generating enough income so that I'm making equal to what I am making currently in the next three months. I'm not making a killing right now because I'm a student and universities don't pay us that much haha. At that point I'll be three months away from graduation so I'll want to quit my current job and concentrate full time on my business. That will give me three months to decide how things are going...
There is a serious lack of time but my websites are running (or about to start running), and generating some income. I also want to start selling some art / designs and I'll see if the business can become profitable or not.
Any advice? It will be very welcome  |
First off, when you say it sounds insane... keep in mind it only sounds insane to someone who has been societally conditioned to believe that a job that pays well is the optimal source of income and that any discomfort required to maintain such a job should be placed aside because you HAVE to work a job you don't like for a long time in order to "retire." The only insane thing is to keep working a job that makes you miserable when you have talents that you want to develop and feel fulfilled by applying.
You might get useful advice, but you already know what you want to do and just by reading your post it's quite clear to me you'll succeed at it. Therefore, figure out everything that will keep you from reaching said objective, figure out what you'll do in worst case scenarios, and do what your heart desires. If you REALLY want to succeed on your own, you'll find a way past any minor obstacles...
You already know what to do, so do it.