Reflecting on 8 months of full-time self-study

Post by mihaaly » Sat, Dec 07, 2019, 9:22 AM UTC

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>it is really hard to make a leap in improvement in technical skills. It is not supposed to happen that way. Only in dreams or under the right stellar constellation matching optimal circumstances. In other words: when being lucky. Mastering knowledge is a long process. Knowing a technique is one thing, applying properly in practice on a daily basis in combination with other aspects is the next, knowing when not to us…

Actual paid tasks / public use of your creation is definitely a good measure. It shows gaps as other people lean on it and put the weight of their own usage and expectations into play. Its the difference between making a tool for yourself versus sharing it with others. They will see it differently. Hopefully you'll receive enough constructive criticism that will improve the tool and your process as well. Followup tho…

Post by ggambetta » Sat, Dec 07, 2019, 9:50 AM UTC

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I'm also on a sabbatical, and to some extent, also self-studying -- but focusing on filmmaking. I'm acting, writing, directing, and producing! I recently made this hour-long, no-budget feature film about an evil social media company, available on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Opt-Aaron-Royce-Jones/dp/B07ZZMXGK1 Worse than even The Room, but might be the first movie including a realistic depiction of a FAANG int…

Looks interesting. I’ll watch it

Post by cerberusss » Sat, Dec 07, 2019, 10:25 AM UTC

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> it is really hard to make a leap in improvement in technical skills. This is true, particularly, if you work full-time, and your job is not connected to the subject of your passion. You will have few hours in the evening, but for a hard subject you may not have enough energy. You can try remote work, it worked for me. Currently, my client allows 2-3 days a week of working from home, and also now I’m looking for my…

One day I do want to start my own business. Once I have some leeway in terms of finance, and maybe found a niche that I can tap to.

Post by alistproducer2 » Sat, Dec 07, 2019, 2:53 PM UTC

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I'm doing something similar. I got undergraduate degrees in CS and business and worked 5 years for a large corp right out of school. I saved my money and, using a rollover for business startup, I funded my business. I'm lucky enough to have a 2-earner household and a partner that is giving me time to figure out where I want to go next. I've been on "sabbatical" for a little over a year. I've had a couple false starts…

Web developer with a background in Chemistry here! Hit me up if you want to discuss Chemistry-related software development :)

Post by palerdot » Sat, Dec 07, 2019, 4:15 PM UTC

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One day I do want to start my own business. Once I have some leeway in terms of finance, and maybe found a niche that I can tap to.

The easiest way is to start subcontracting. It's easier to start saving money, and sometimes, you'll hit on a project where you spot a business opportunity. For instance, you learn the ins and outs of a particular industry, and suddenly spot a niche product. I haven't made the leap yet, because I like the subcontracting so much. But I've spotted many (perceived) opportunities.