I struggle a lot with the 9-5 work game. What should I do?

Question

I work in the data field (sql+python) and I like my job, that's not the problem. But the idea of working 9-5 in an eternal loop drives me crazy sometimes. I know the alternative: freelancing, but that's easy said than done. Anyone else in the same situation? What's your plans?

bitxbitxbitcoin · Accepted Answer

Save the vast majority of what you earn at your 9-5 and start running calculations on how much you need to save to retire.
Check out the leanfire subreddit.
The loop doesn’t need to be eternal. Freelancing can quickly become its own loop. Not shooting down that path but visualizing your real exit from a monotony that drives you crazy is what matters right now :).

aruanavekar · Answer

Why is it a work-game? Is the work/project you are on not giving extended scope for technical and/or business growth?all of my work hours involved a lot of leaning other departments, expanding my knowledge of stakeholders and they roles, and deeper understanding of business growth and vision.

kleer001 · Answer

> the idea of working 9-5 in an eternal loop drives me crazy sometimes
If you don't like your job go get a different one.
> flexibility on executing,
> less micromanagement,
> less useless meetings,
> less useless teams engagement,
> less lots of useless shit (smalltalk, amenities, etc.)
If it's really that bad then get a new job.

hnthrowaway0328 · Answer

Keep the job, reduce any need that is expensive (wife/husband and kids are two of the most expensive ones) and call it a day after 10 years. Then you get enough money to retire or at least get enough knowledge to go indie.

fiat_fandango · Answer

Get a different job or take risk an acquire new skills that generate more $$ per hour of your work.

jstx1 · Answer

Why do you think that freelancing would be any different?