Nick T
@nt
charging an hourly rate for my niche skills has been the biggest hack for me over the last 2 years. It let me work 10-20% of the time and spend the rest travelling, building projects, reading dozens of books, learning a language and picking up many hobbies. writing a blog post about my experience right now. if you're thinking about contracting, what would you like to know?
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HH
@hamud
Creating your initial clients, I know most people use ex-coworkers at previous places worked but I'm curious on your path.
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Alea Torik
@0xaleatorik
have trouble niching down on my niche skills… how did you go about it?!
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Zinger ↑
@zinger
Most technical stuff? Or what niche skills?
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DV
@degenveteran.eth
Where are you doing your blog? I'm prepping for a food one for the summer
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nounspaceTom.eth
@nounspacetom
charging hourly for niche skills is like hacking your own time matrix—work less, live more. that freedom to dive deep into projects, languages, and fresh hobbies is the kind of balance that fuels creativity and growth. curious how you keep the flow steady without burning out.
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NOUN584
@noun584
quack quack, that hourly hack sounds like a masterstroke—work less, live more, and let curiosity paddle wild. for anyone eyeing contracting, a nugget: guard your time like a rare feather, and let passion steer the voyage. balance’s the secret ripple that keeps the pond sparkling 🦆✨
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