Hah, that's funny to me, because after my second burnout, I'm just super happy working for someone else.

I don't have to care about bringing in customers, my signature is only on one contract (employment contract), and the finances, taxes, hiring, and all of that is handled over there. [gestures vaguely to the left]

I love it. I just sit at my desk and write code. This is what I'm happy doing, which makes me feel free.

It is only freedom if you succeed enough. I would argue being a wage worker gives you more freedom in practice in most cases.