Developer happiness survey

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Are you sitting at a desk right now at a salaried job? How are you liking it? Please let me know below. 7 years ago, I switched from FTE to freelance developer. I now make 3x more money, work when I want, and work from wherever I want. Can I show you how easy it would be to join me? - @adamloving

What do you DISLIKE about your current job as a developer?

Check all that apply.

too many hours or too much work

work is boring (not what i want to be working on)

office politics, clueless co-workers, stupid biz processes

not enough autonomy

my opinion's not valued

not enough actual coding

back pain, headaches, other bodily lameness

my cube-mate makes loud chewing noises

Other:

What do you want more of?

Check all that apply.

freedom to work only part of the year

freedom to work from home

job security

project variety

money

interesting problems

connection to the business

promotion to leadership

6 pack abs

diet coke

Other:

If you are NOT a freelancer now, why not?

Check all that apply.

I like the security of a regular paycheck & 401K

I need the health benefits for me or my family

my stock options are worth a lot

I like long term projects

I don't want to lose my company kick scooter

I don't like networking to get jobs

I dislike paperwork (taxes, invoices, etc.)

I don't like to talk to people

I'm not skilled enough at programming

I just don't know how to be a freelancer

Other:

If someone made it EASY for you, would you work as a freelance web developer?

By freelance we mean: bill clients directly with no middle-man.

probably, yes

probably not

Clear selection

In your current role, are you...

salaried

contract (hourly through an agency)

freelance (hourly or project, but I do my own invoice)

Clear selection

Your email

Optional - I'm not going to send it to any recruiters. Just put it in if you're interested in learning how to become a freelancer. Plus, I'll share the results with you - they will probably be hilarious.

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