I am self employed since September last year. I use to trade on Poloniex and make more money than i was payed at my job :D It feels great, but sometimes i get a little bored... I love to do new things every day and be in challenge. I can say Steemit is my new part-time project when i take a break from trading.
I am glad you like you way of life now, so keep on doing what you do :)