I had a crisis similar to what you describe about a year and a half ago. I still wrestle with whether or not I want to stay in this industry.

Client acquisition has been its own brutal process, although working remotely no doubt adds to the difficulty. I’m lucky enough to travel with my wife, who has a good job in a different industry, which has helped buffer the difficulty in landing consistent remote work.

I definitely don’t regret my decision because I’m happy to busy myself with hobby or non-tech work, but just make sure you’re aware of the risks. I wish you and anyone considering the same the best of luck!