I like to jokingly call myself a career student. I’m in my late 20s, have a doctorate in physics, and currently work as a software engineer. Having finally joined the work force, and a relatively low paying job (compared to my contemporaries), I began to realise that even though I might grow, and ‘earn’ pay raises, the amount of time and value I put into peoples companies as it stands, will never truly be proportional to what they pay me as a salaried employee.
The straw that broke the camels back; so to speak, was reading UNSCRIPTED . I found myself nodding so vigorously while reading, that I got a neck sprain (I’m fine now). However I really got me thinking, and I began to reconsider my definition of freedom and financial success.
I don’t however, want to be an entrepreneur for the sake of it. I do believe that the fulfilment comes from creating true value. I agree with MJ where he said that you don’t have to love or use the product you create, but you want to ”impact millions to make millions”.
I have a few ideas for creating software services that could be useful in couple of industries. I’m not currently at liberty to drop everything and throw myself in head on, however, being a single man with no dependants, I do have some free time to pursue these avenues. These ideas already have established tools, that probably perform better than anything I can create in the short term. I have read in a few places that one should not be afraid to go into an industry that already has players, but how important is it to INNOVATE when you are a new player? What if one isn’t able to create something that is very different from what is already available? Are there any other considerations? Or do I just need to go back to the drawing board.
I have heard many good things about this forum, and I’m very happy to be part of it. Hello everyone.
The straw that broke the camels back; so to speak, was reading UNSCRIPTED . I found myself nodding so vigorously while reading, that I got a neck sprain (I’m fine now). However I really got me thinking, and I began to reconsider my definition of freedom and financial success.
I don’t however, want to be an entrepreneur for the sake of it. I do believe that the fulfilment comes from creating true value. I agree with MJ where he said that you don’t have to love or use the product you create, but you want to ”impact millions to make millions”.
I have a few ideas for creating software services that could be useful in couple of industries. I’m not currently at liberty to drop everything and throw myself in head on, however, being a single man with no dependants, I do have some free time to pursue these avenues. These ideas already have established tools, that probably perform better than anything I can create in the short term. I have read in a few places that one should not be afraid to go into an industry that already has players, but how important is it to INNOVATE when you are a new player? What if one isn’t able to create something that is very different from what is already available? Are there any other considerations? Or do I just need to go back to the drawing board.
I have heard many good things about this forum, and I’m very happy to be part of it. Hello everyone.
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