Today i decided to stop my regular job and become a fulltime Steem developer/curator/contributor.
A risky move considering i'm no whale at all, and at it's best, a powerdown would only generate around 75$ a week.
I found myself working every spare minute on steem related projects. Mainly, Steempay.io and it's side projects, as well as helping others and teaming up to handle bigger projects. All of this is a very time and energy consuming process.
Combining this with my regular day job, got me up to a point where i'm in need of time.
Time for my family, time for my kids, time to relax, time to eat, time to sleep.
My life savings are enough to cover for the next few months focusing on nothing but Steem. At this point, i've generated some nice rewards, but every SBD i've made has been invested in the growth, quality and productivity of my work and work enviroment.
This may sounds like a bad idea - and it probably will be - but I want to let my creativity flow free without being forced to get up for work. At the same time, this will force me to deliver outstanding and unique products for this platform to have a minor source of income.
I'm aware that i may regret this decission some day, but hey. Productivity before brains!
You can support me by voting me as a steem witness (SEE LINK) or simply by following me and upvoting my posts if you like them enough!
Congratulations. It can't have been an easy decision.
I have to say you have balls to do this. Most people would never take such a chance.
Even if it seems like a bad idea I'm sure it will be a massive learning experience. I think the worst thing is not taking a chance and then later wondering what could have been.
Good luck with your witness proposal too:)
similar to me selling all my btc and eth to go all in on steem, although more bold
Both ballsy moves.
Hell yea man come to the steem side. stop the power down and up your steem power lets build this bitch together. #powerupyourdamnsteem
Nice to meet you, I also power up all my earnings into Steem Power. It is all I will ever do.
Yes, learning is key and every new experience eventually pay out if you have the staying power. I guess the only thing steve-walschot would really regret if he gave up half on the way. Go for it steve-walschot.
@steempowerwhale 🐳
🌞 upvoting your lifetime dreams!
Good luck with this!
It can be a very different experience, from feeling freedom to do what you want in life to getting frustrated about the unclear future of Steem... But I am sure you won't regret it!
I had a lot of friends diving into startups/own business/freelance projects and guess what - no matter of their success, none of them are willing to return to the corporate world!
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Hey steve! It's amazing and a huge step, that u are leaving your comfort zone and also brings some "risks" with! This deserves big "respect" and this why u got my vote and i'll trying to assist as best as i can on steempay etc!
i'm confident u won't regret your decision!
Big step!
Hey, I did the exact same thing!!!!! The only difference was I was already writing and doing social media for other clients! I admire your courage though and I have to admit, I respect anyone who is willing to follow their true passion! You deserve my upvote (I think I was able to add around $40 just now....) I think I already voted for your witness too.....let me check on that.
Learning and passion over drudgery!!!!! You've chosen to be ALIVE.
I have gone all in on it as well. I am working as a python developer for steem apps. I live in Bulgaria so my costs are 1/3-1/2 of others might need... $75/week power down would pay my rent, utilities and food bills!
wow stellabelle how long have you been doing this for a living?
NICE!!!!
Nice one Steve. I have been thinking about a move like this for some time now but haven't gone through with it. I really really hope you'll pull it off and don't ever feel the need to get jump back in the work field in the future.
I certainly hope more of us will be able to do this as Steem(it) grows and I believe this is also one of the goals of Steemit thought by the founders themselves: Allow Steemians to have constant earnings based on the quality of the content they create.
Being a full time Steemian...what a dream job!
PS. I've already voted for you as a witness :)
It takes about 2 weeks to start to notice the harmful effects a full time wage job has on you. I thought maybe it was just every job i had before that didnt work, but I would take a good offer down the line. Well I had a good offer the other day, but of course had all the strings attached that when questioned the employer just ignored me...i lost no sleep over it. I wake every day doing exactly what I want to be doing and wouldnt change it for the world; even a six fugure income that requires me to be a slave to the whole system. Welcome aboard my friend.
big balls, I would say. We as community definitely need more people like you. Bravo.
Thanks
I wish you the best! It will be a journey with ups and downs but I am definitely convinced that it will be a +EV decision for most aspects of your life...
PS even if steem/steemit will not be a great success as the most of us believe it will, if you stay a professional contributor to the project it will pay you some day... I have the experience from the bitshares project... The developers that didn't quit are mostly steem whales right now! Even the developers that have quit developing on bitshares are doing very well on other crypto projects right now... Their experience on bitshares gave them the knowledge and skills that are needed in the crypto world to get respected! And I think the most valuable thing you will surely get is some very nice connections with very talented and smart people that will indirectly create a path that will drive you (and them) to success..... happiness and freedom!
The only advice I can give you from now on is ....
I'd like to quit my job and steem full time as well! :)
I am actually doing that right now (but found steemit before before getting a new job). Developers like you give so much value to steemit. You have a really unique opportunity to make great apps for everyone.
Whether or not you code on steemit or on another blockchain down the road, I feel that it will pay dividends to learn how to implement this sort of technology. And coders will be in high demand if you do decide to transition back into a 9-5.
Good luck to you! I am sure that even if steem fails, you will have developed a great skill set for the future.
Wow! you in Rewards Ranking:
@steve-walschot
Rewards Ranking in Last7: 1
Rewards Ranking in All Time: 77
Author Rewards Ranking in Last7: 1
Author Rewards Ranking in All Time: 58
Curation Rewards Ranking in Last7: 72
Curation Rewards Ranking in All Time: 295
(data source:http://www.steemb.com/steem-rewards-rank/@steve-walschot)
Big move buddy :D
I did the same recently too, september's my final month in the dayjob. Running some biz with friends, and loving the flexibility in time and participation. I like not having a particular job scope :), and just learn / do my research whenever needed. Your work on steempay is stellar.. you'd do well here! Happy adventuring!
May the Steem be with you and us all! this is exciting news and definitely a courageous one. Namaste :)
Congrats on the move! Very exciting.
Voted as well.
Yea it takes some guts to make this decision, especially as a family man. Good luck and all the best to you my friend! I'm sure you won't regret this decision, and hopefully i'll see this post soon in the near future titled, "No regrets quitting my job for Steem!"
Good luck mate, hope it works out! #livingthedream
Life is about risks, and with risk, there is no reward.
However, you must see the exact same thing I blogged about today. So congrats. Now you've freed up your time to put time and more effort into this... :)
Wow that takes courage I gotta give you props for that one! I would starve if I quit my job to do Steemit full time and everyone would lol at me...................
Hell yea man come to the steem side. stop the power down and up your steem power lets build this bitch together. #powerupyourdamnsteem
Gutsy decision. You have the talent, it seems, to make it work. To borrow a phrase from your introduction post......quote Never be greedy in life and do what you've always wanted to do! unquote. I am not only following but reading every post........
@steve-walschot
Contrary to common belief, taking risks is actually more safe than taking none
Good luck! I'm trying to do the same thing . . . .
What is your preferred platform/languages? I'm normally an Azure/C# guy but have been using Python for my Steem stuff (and I also use Ionic/AngularJS/Cordova for Mobile)
Very bold decision! I wish you the very best of luck and will continue to follow and support you throughout your endeavours!!!!
I hope you will be able create an income. Good luck :)
Your choice has already begun to bear fruit )
congrats @steve-walschot ! 8]
yep sounds like a terrible idea considering steem goind down... (its price has been divided by 2 since last month...)
risky business
There are only a few monents in life that really matter in determining our fates... this is one for you.
I wish you the best of luck!
Great post, puts me back in the place I was a few years ago when I decided to go full time on eBay.
You've made the right decision.
Any bum can get a J.O.B. It takes guts and brass nuts to go out there and chase your dream.
All the best to you @steve-walschot I'll be following your story!
You're a brave man, @steve-walschot! But, I love the positive and adventerous attitude, I gotta say. It's inspirational.
A question though (ok, maybe a few) - do you have any background as a writer/blogger or social media addict? I mean, at what point did you realize, "ok, I need to do this" - or was more of an evolutionary decision over several days? oh and also - What the hell did your wife say when you quit your FT job?!
Either way - followed - I'm curious to see how this works out for you! Best of luck!
Wow, I wish you the best !!! "Statist escape" !!! +1 & Followed !
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Hey Steve that's the guttiest move I've read in the a long time. Do you have a plan B or an undo button just in case? Secretly I'm admire your bravery. The world needs risk takers - without risk takers we wouldn't have some of the best things we have today.
Great, then I'll vote for you to help you out.
Good luck, I hope it works out well for you :)
Good for you sir!
Wishing you all the best in your steemings!
Good luck. Hope it works for you.
I've been thinking about the same, in the past couple of weeks very seriously. Good luck! I've voted and followed.
That's awesome good luck :D
Good luck mate I am sure you will be successful, woo!!,lol
Life - is a constant change. Good luck!
Not an easy move to make, ive been trying to have the courage to do it myself for a while but not for steem, just trading crypto. When it pays more than working, work just doesn't make any sense. The only problem with trading is the money is not guaranteed. Sign me up for steem payroll. :D
That's real commitment to the cause. I wish you all the best with this. I see great potential for a new Steem economy. You may be able to buy your morning coffee with Steem Dollars soon.
Congrats to you , I always wanted to do the same as you but unfortunately my account only give me 3steem a week :/ .
Wishing all the best become full time steemit blogger :)
Gutsy move, I would try it but I do not really make more than a 1$ a post lol good luck I will throw my few cents your way whenever I can :)
Really bold move . Following from now .
I upvoted (and voted for you as witness) because you have the stones and skill set I lack. Good luck.