You can always hang your shingle and work for clients directly.

Sure, in the same way I can always quit being an engineer and become a farmer. It can work for some, but not everyone.

FWIW I do client work on the side. Full time client work has always been more draining than just having a regular job IME. Maybe I just can't find the right clients, but that's not something I have to worry about when I work for a company.

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sarchertech 2 days ago | parent [-]

I wasn’t talking to everyone I was talking to you. And becoming a contractor is a lot more viable than becoming a farmer.

Client work is hard, but you have to decide if the freedom to work the way you want is worth it.

	▲	abustamam 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		Oh. Well personally I don't mind using AI, and I use AI when I do client work as well (they know and some clients who use AI apps like lovable expect it). But I know not everyone is in my shoes which is where my comment is coming from.