[jaspero]

Your point on be an engineer is what I have been thinking lately. I am 27 as well and not in a position to be an enterpreneur. What I have realized is I need to start developing libraries(javascript/jquery) and not just use it.

[gte910h]

I actually strongly disagree: You need to be a user of libraries not a developer of them when you work in business (that does something other than sell libraries).

[yummyfajitas]

I think the first poster is spot on.

Most businesses you want to work for will also develop libraries/frameworks that are used in house. Or they might develop applications which consist of more than just plugging libraries together.

[gte910h]

You will develop code you reuse, you may even pack it into libraries, however you shouldn't be thinking this is a fundamental process of the business. It's a side effect that makes some things simpler when you do similar things repeatedly.

[jaspero]

I agree for most part. I think a good web developer is one who can use the existing libraries efficiently to get the job done, not necessarily build one. It's hard to build something when you have to get the job done.

[_b8r0]

That's interesting. Why do you feel you're not in a position to be an entrepreneur? I ask because I was 26 when I started Mandalorian, which while not being an amazing world conquering business has paid my mortgage (and that of a fair few others) for the past 5 years.

[jaspero]

Not a US citizen :(. I can't even friggin freelance.

[_b8r0]

If it makes you feel any better I'm not a US citizen either (I'm British, which comes with an automatic apology, for which I apologise).

Now that I've removed your geographical excuse, what have you got left? If you're up for it, I'm not quitting this thread till we have an idea worth pursuing between us :)

[jaspero]

I am up for it. Where do we start from?

[_b8r0]

Ok, any other stumbling blocks to think of?

Also, where are your key strengths and weaknesses?

Finally do you want to create something to test the water or improve your skills or would you prefer to try and come up with a business model?

[jaspero]

* Nothing that I can think of. Immigration is the biggest hurdle for me to do anything beyond my current job sponsor. * My key strengths are front-end. Javascript, jQuery, CSS * I would like to create something to come up with a business model.

* Sorry for late reply.