Soi Silicon » day job http://soisilicon.com Silicon Valley Refugee Living in Southeast Asia Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:06:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Why a Day Job Is Not Suck http://soisilicon.com/2010/01/27/why-a-day-job-is-not-suck/ http://soisilicon.com/2010/01/27/why-a-day-job-is-not-suck/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:52:15 +0000 admin http://soisilicon.com/?p=33 I just started a long vacation, and I’m already missing my day job despite having more time to work on my web application.

Here are some reasons why:

  • Idea Sourcing: My latest breakthrough idea (yes, it really was a breakthrough) came from a co-worker trying to use my application.
  • Time constraints = Prioritization: Although I’m coding/marketing at a pretty good clip, I prioritize better when I have real time constraints i.e. only working on the web application at nights/weekends.
  • Brain-Boosting Workout: I belong to a pretty sweet gym in the office building, one of the best in Thailand. My brain gets energized when I have blood flowing to it.

Lesson: It’s good to have a day job. Having cash flow to pay for your expenses will make you think much clearer. Think Maslow’s Needs. Also, projects will take you much longer than you think.

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