| It's much harder to get laid off in Germany due to much better protection and even if you are laid off, you are eligible for unemployment benefits. So I think you are a little reactionary there right now. Besides that, it's still an interesting question. I am currently in the process of starting a company in Germany and besides the horrible bureaucracy it's just really hard in general. I think in tech the best way to start a company is to start a consulting (side) business in whatever you are good at. This way you can talk to companies and get paid for it. Over time you will notice that many companies have similar problems which you might be able to address with some kind of product. The key is not to fall in love with the consulting business because that is selling time for money at the end of the day. > but I don’t feel experienced enough for that. This is classic imposter syndrome. I don't think anyone feels experienced enough. My background is tech as well but I have learned a shit ton of things on the business side of things and got to talk to many people. > I am buying ETFs for a few hundred € a month, Btw, that's a good way for long term wealth, especially for more money in retirement or a possible early retirement, but it takes time. Short term wealth is always gambling. Starting a company almost always goes along with a significant pay cut in the beginning. |