I'm relatively risk averse, so I wouldn't be comfortable doing that. Some people do, but it's not for me. In fact, I've heard people growing it on the side until it surpasses their salary before quitting their job.
it does not make sense to have a goal to surpass your salary. You having no boss who tells you what to do is already a huge benefit worth reducing salary.
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interesting so the lesson is not to quit before you make money?
I'm relatively risk averse, so I wouldn't be comfortable doing that. Some people do, but it's not for me. In fact, I've heard people growing it on the side until it surpasses their salary before quitting their job.
It would be awesome to have the side project surpass the salary. It would make it a no brainer to go all in.
it does not make sense to have a goal to surpass your salary. You having no boss who tells you what to do is already a huge benefit worth reducing salary.