[ogarten]

I feel you to some extent. I love the challenges and problem-solving but the actual coding part becomes less interesting over time.

I am not quite as far along my career as you but after three failed startup ideas I decided to do freelancing for now. This gives me the opportunity to work on problems that companies really have and while I still code a lot of this is now more focused on the architecture not so much on boring tasks.

Besides that, I also get to see new companies and new projects every couple of months and I am working for myself and not for the secnd vacation home of some boss.

It sounds like consulting could be something you'd enjoy, too.

Also, quitting and finding a new job is really underrated for mental health

[tiagom87]

I did coding freelancing for some time now. But i'm thinking on doing consulting working in a completely unrelated thing. At the end of the day, what gives me pleasure is adding value to other folks.

[ogarten]

Ure, if you don't see yourself coding at all or doing technical work, doing consulting in an unrelated things is perfectly fine. I guess it's easier if you already got some experience in the field but at the end of the day the only thing that matters is signing clients

[pestaa]

How painful was the transition to freelancing for you?

[ogarten]

It was okay. I first realized that freelancing might be an option after I was approached by someone on Linkedin to help them with a project and then I had little success with getting more projects but for 2024 I have been booked most of the time.

The things you learn in a startup are mostly applicable to freelancing, too.