[mcarreiro]

There's no perfect answer. Could you make enough from the private classes if you did them full time?

If not, and if your goal is to start your own business, I'd say that you need to have free time to work on it. It's generally not the best idea to quit your job without having something lined up for your business idea and without traction, so I wouldn't quit just yet.

Like you said, going for a more "conventional" company is also an option, as it'd give you more free time to work on your side project while still earning money to finance it.

If it was me I'd do this last option, I think it's the most balanced solution. Just be selective in choosing the company as you also don't want to feel demotivated with your main job.

[alatus]

Would going to a “conventional” company jeopardise my resume? I’m worried that recruiters may judge me as being a lower-tier engineer should I have to look for another job again.