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John Joubert quit his 6-figure salary at GitHub to become a self-funded startup. He was earning a six figure salary plus stock and bonuses, and had received multiple promotions in the last two years. But in the back of his mind, he had an itch. An itch I just couldn’t quite scratch. He decided the opportunity to have complete FOCUS on his next project was worth the risk. He advises most people to start a side project or build something in their spare time while continuing to receive a steady paycheck.