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> It's just very different to work on your own stuff at your own pace vs. working for a boss. I also suspect completing more of his own projects would actually be better for his career than whatever a company would allow him to do.

Which is exactly why I'd suggest working for someone if that's what he's into. Working with other engineers will give you a real sense of engineering standards, give you a sense of how to work on teams, help you set a reasonable pace etc. In a lot of ways at that stage in life your boss is much closer to a mentor/coach.

I would not suggest he does contract work, but instead finds a group of people who are interested in teaching and mentoring. I think we are comparing different outcomes in that sense.