Many Ukrainian developers work in the outsourcing and outstaffing sectors, executing tasks for international companies. While this provides a stable income, it limits the opportunities to create one's own innovative solutions. Why should you invest your time and skills in your own products?
Limitations of working on a contract basis
- Lack of long-term assets. In outsourcing, a company sells hours of work rather than creating its own intellectual property.
- Client dependency. If a contract ends, the revenue stream disappears as well.
- Limited professional development. Executing someone else's tasks often leaves no room to experiment with new technologies.
Advantages of developing your own products
- Financial independence. A product company receives a constant