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Re:Surgeon General says loneliness is driving US into anxiet... by wing-_-nuts on Thursday December 05, 2024 @01:41PM (#42331101)
Honestly, my plan is to establish myself as a valuable contributor, then transition to a part time contractor / consultant.

The danger once you become fully financially independent is that neither you or companies are willing to compromise on your working terms and you retire by default.

I'm sure I could happily work on saas or open source projects the rest of my life, but it would be nice if I could trade some of that energy and enthusiasm in on work that pays consistently.

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Re:Surgeon General says loneliness is driving US into anxiet... by toomuchtodo on Thursday December 05, 2024 @01:54PM (#42331269)
> The danger once you become fully financially independent is that neither you or companies are willing to compromise on your working terms and you retire by default.

Never share your situation and security. Your plan is sound otherwise, just say "I need more time for family" or whatever will trigger the response that gets you this outcome. As long as they need you, they'll accommodate.

https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-De...

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