The autonomy is definitely great. I also love the range of problems I get to solve. It's the best creative outlet I've ever found. I'm considering light freelance work though. It might be the best of both worlds.
I've tried freelance before - close but no cigar. At the end of the day, you still have a boss and someone telling you how to spend your time and when tasks are supposed to be done by which date in which order -> which is what I hate. I think I just have authority problems in general so YMMV
The autonomy is definitely great. I also love the range of problems I get to solve. It's the best creative outlet I've ever found. I'm considering light freelance work though. It might be the best of both worlds.
I've tried freelance before - close but no cigar. At the end of the day, you still have a boss and someone telling you how to spend your time and when tasks are supposed to be done by which date in which order -> which is what I hate. I think I just have authority problems in general so YMMV