30M, pivoted into Software Engineering — I've been doing it professionally for a little over 3 years now. Working for a decent startup with its headquarters in the heart of the city, open office space, and stunning views. Fairly decent pay so far, on the low scale but OK.
Before that, I was working in construction and taught myself how to code because I wanted to get out of the construction laborer grinding. Now I want to know if there's a way out from here —from a white-collar well paid corporate prestigious role— because I feel like a slave.
I would say “I want a fully remote job, or work on my own, or have my own company so I can work from anywhere and have a flexible schedule”, but I'm suspicious that it might be the exact same slavery but slightly different.
I'm a fairly creative person, but lack marketing skills. I'm not against working I'm just against trading the best of my time for a paycheck.
Is there a way out? Who has achieved it? What is it like? How did you do it?