Comment by bradley13
2 years ago
I had a "successful" side project (specialized ERP system). Successful, in that I actually sold and supported a couple of copies. I tried to make thus into a full-time job.
Mistake.
Selling, networking, marketing. Unless you actively enjoy those activities, which will take up most of your time it is just an ugly grind. Plus you lose income, because you aren't working.
I had the same experience. When we think about being our own boss we think it just means that we can code whatever we want, when in reality it means we are responsible for _everything_, including things we don't want to do. I too realised then that I absolutely hate selling, marketing, and dealing with angry customers.