I monetized my side project which can now cover about 30-40% of my monthly costs + I went into freelancing so I would now change company / project every 4 to 12 months, so it never gets boring too long (if it starts to get boring and the project doesn't need me, I don't extend the contract and look for a new project).
I think being a contract freelancer also helped me detach emotionally from work; I do work, they pay me, it's a simple transaction. Unless you own a stake in the company, it's the same for employees. My side project works a lot with environmental non governmental organizations, but my freelance work has sent me to e.g. online shop for luxury jewelry, or a big retailer or several agencies working for global Fortune 500 type companies.
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I monetized my side project which can now cover about 30-40% of my monthly costs + I went into freelancing so I would now change company / project every 4 to 12 months, so it never gets boring too long (if it starts to get boring and the project doesn't need me, I don't extend the contract and look for a new project).
I think being a contract freelancer also helped me detach emotionally from work; I do work, they pay me, it's a simple transaction. Unless you own a stake in the company, it's the same for employees. My side project works a lot with environmental non governmental organizations, but my freelance work has sent me to e.g. online shop for luxury jewelry, or a big retailer or several agencies working for global Fortune 500 type companies.