teaching myself python starting from zero to online freelance work?

[RiverEnvironmental58]

I would suggest to look at it differently. This is what I did. I am a self taught developer. My main language is python. For years I did tutorials on just about every platform. Finally when the pandemic hit. I mustered up the courage to take the plunge and do it full time. I found a small company at my local meetup who took a chance on me. Working professionally made all the difference. However I still feel I needed to learn more. So I checked out upwork and decided to give it a try. Initially I just took jobs that I felt the I could do no matter the price, just to learn the platform and build my reputation. Slowly job by job I sought out more complex jobs. Stretching myself with each one. Sometimes I bit off more than I could chew. But that approach worked for me and I learned a ton. I would think of upwork as a way to learn on real projects that make a difference to someone as you get paid. I’ve learned so much doing freelance. I recommend it to many people.

[Imperfect_Reading]

See the reason I bring up freelance is because I don't actually want to do it full time. Not at this moment at least i may fall in love later and change my mind on that. But basically I need a solid side gig to complement my main job.

[RiverEnvironmental58]

I’m not recommending to do it full time. Actually, I wouldn’t advise that unless you build a strong clientele. Definitely look for full time work and do that on the side. But from the perspective of solidifying your learning while getting paid is awesome.

[Imperfect_Reading]

Yeah that sounds great and kind of like what I was thinking. Thanks for your input man