The amount of money you earn is a function of how big the problems are that you solve. Of course, the problems are rarely just technical, that's where most of us get it wrong. Politics, brow-nosing, making your boss look great, etc generally pay far better.
Working on your indie creation is rather like the 100 thousand people flogging their scented candles on etsy.com
The signpost fell off at the fork in the road: one said more money, less fun and the other more fun, virtually no money. It is hard to be passionate and have fun when your stomach is growling.
Money is definitely an issue. And if I decide to build a family, then it'll be more of an issue.
These people at indiehacker.com post some very positive stories, it does compel me to try and see if it works for me. If I can build something and get some paying users, it could be a passive source of income.
But, yes I do need to keep my JS chops on point and get a new job in a couple of months.
Working on your indie creation is rather like the 100 thousand people flogging their scented candles on etsy.com
The signpost fell off at the fork in the road: one said more money, less fun and the other more fun, virtually no money. It is hard to be passionate and have fun when your stomach is growling.