Due to reasons, I've been working soul-sucking jobs the past couple of years. I've gotten by but I haven't been happy.
I'm a mechanic by trade and found a “shop” willing to bring me in. Essentially just a couple guys with a garage and a reputation of doing solid work. No benefits but I get to work when I want, as long as I want, no red tape to dance around, and I get paid for the work I do (minus splitting the overhead between us). The only rules are “do proper work” and “don't be lazy on the job”.
I'll be paid in cash per job. I'll make as much money as I'm willing to work for. I'll pay taxes on the amount I feel like reporting.
It's literally all up to me now. Wish me luck.