#1 is something I've been pondering as well. I've been developing games on Unity for quite some time but questioning if I'd be better off retooling into a tech stack that is higher demand?
I'm assuming you transitioned into consulting from a corporate role. Were there any steps you took in preparation for that transition as well as any "exit criteria" before making the transition?
Direct mail marketing is a popular strategy in the real estate investing world. You can pull lists of properties+owners and filter by various criteria. Foreclosures or absentee owners are some pretty common ones.
Yeah, BiggerPockets is a great resource for real estate investing. As with many businesses, it's all about finding the right people and building relationships.
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I'm at a similar crossroads right now albeit with different numbers. I actually work for a mobile gaming company, making a solid salary and get to work fully remote. The job is no longer fulfilling and I feel like I need to try going on my own at least once. Perhaps forming a support group for individuals making this transition would be helpful :P
Have you thought about looking for a cofounder to share some of this risk with you? However, I hear that's not an easy task either.
In my experience, pair program is especially valuable for learning workflow, tools, debugging tricks, etc. For instance, I remember learning how to efficiently navigate a project with an IDE through pair programming. For ramping up on codebase/architecture, I prefer a brain dump then go off on my own and ask questions as needed. Every person has their own method and preferences of course.
Haven't received a reply either. Also have seen the OP post the same response here multiple times. Is there much benefit in keeping the flood gates open if you're already overwhelmed?
I find ergonomics is the most important factor for me. My desk is a bit cluttered but it doesn't affect my productivity (I think?).
A comfortable chair, keyboard, mouse and monitor setup is almost critical for working an extended period of time. I also work from home and realized I needed a dedicated room/area for my workspace. Before this, I was in a smaller apartment and my desk was in the living room area. I noticed my morale deteriorating after a few months in that environment.
Just another data point, everyone in my group of friends and even friends of friends uses Venmo. We're in our early 30s, many in tech and live in California.
I'm a Principal Software Engineer at my company and had been working there for about 4 years (on-site) before I transitioned into fully remote.
I was moving away from the city for personal reasons and discussed options with my manager/team. It helps if you've demonstrated your ability as a self-directed high performer.