I quit my job today to make video games full time
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Re: I quit my job today to make video games full time
#2This is so cool man! Glad you know what you value in life, as so many don't.
I left the FAANG I was working for about a month ago on my own terms, it felt weird at the time to start burning through savings to sharpen up on my own work but boy was it worth it. Not to mention the fact that last week my team was cleared out and basically ruined by a legal battle they brought on themselves (it even ended up being covered in WSJ).
Knowing what you value in life is priceless, life is simply too short to be working on things you don't at least find interesting.
Re: I quit my job today to make video games full time
#3> I would sketch out game ideas and maps while pretending to take notes in the endless deluge of meetings...
You're my hero <3
Re: I quit my job today to make video games full time
#4Be careful about doing side projects on work time or with company resources. Some vindictive employers may use this against you.
Re: I quit my job today to make video games full time
#5This is so cool man! Glad you know what you value in life, as so many don't. I left the FAANG I was working for about a month ago on my own terms, it felt weird at the time to start burning through savings to sharpen up on my own work but boy was it worth it. Not to mention the fact that last week my team was cleared out and basically ruined by a legal battle they brought on themselves (it even ended up being covered…
> Glad you know what you value in life
Just to make it clear I am the submitter but I am not Chris Zukowski / zukalous. Title was preserved per the rules.
Re: I quit my job today to make video games full time
#6XBLIG shoutout! Congrats and best of luck on your new venture.
Re: I quit my job today to make video games full time
#7Be careful about doing side projects on work time or with company resources. Some vindictive employers may use this against you.
My first thoughts exactly. You've provided them with written and photo evidence of doing work for another company (your new venture) while being paid by them. IANAL, but I would be worried about IP claims for anything you built. Next time CYA
Re: I quit my job today to make video games full time
#8As an aspiring entrepreneur, I have also small side projects which are waiting to be discovered or better to put it trying to see what's worth before I leave my job.
I think you did well about decision time if you have some responsibilities as I do. It's better to wait for a good time.
I consider your story is a success even from the beginning because of your attitude towards accountability and desire to make more games.
Re: I quit my job today to make video games full time
#9Be careful about doing side projects on work time or with company resources. Some vindictive employers may use this against you.
My first thoughts exactly. You've provided them with written and photo evidence of doing work for another company (your new venture) while being paid by them. IANAL, but I would be worried about IP claims for anything you built. Next time CYA
> For nearly 2 years I spent every night after work coding and designing it.
Re: I quit my job today to make video games full time
#10Earlier quoted context omitted.
My first thoughts exactly. You've provided them with written and photo evidence of doing work for another company (your new venture) while being paid by them. IANAL, but I would be worried about IP claims for anything you built. Next time CYA
> For nearly 2 years I spent every night after work coding and designing it.
> I would sketch out game ideas and maps while pretending to take notes in the endless deluge of meetings... stand-ups... backlog grooming... weekly-syncs... retrospectives... and project kickoffs...