I’ve got pink slipped three times due to this “tech recession” with a heap of employees in the past year alone.
I’m so tired of this. I work really hard. I taught myself to code 10 years ago (swift / JavaScript) and the journey has been amazing but I can’t stand being employed anymore. I can’t stand signing another work for hire contract with this sinking feeling that I’m going to get dropped as soon as it’s convenient … only for it to be confirmed.
My mental health has been such a struggle (in part due to work), but I’ve been showing ip and pushing through what feels impossible. I’m really proud of my work and my life after coming through a tough divorce in my late twenties.
After this morning I went straight to my state’s website and filed an LLC. I know I have marketable skills but the prospect of generating clients and income and paying myself before rent is due is dizzying.
sigh
I come to this sub to remember I’m not alone. Appreciate you all. Thought I’d take this time to finally post here – the time I decided not to apply for another job, but to work for myself.
If I ever employ someone in the future, I hope I can be a trampoline instead of another trap door. Will update in a few months and let you know how it goes.
Love to all of you ️