If you hate being an employee, is applying for a full-time job really the best move?

> and frankly I can't understand people whose goal in life is that

Not sure I'd call it a goal in life since most people in tech are in-demand enough to take it for granted, but providing the job has good work-life balance and isn't too stressful it's the best way to work to live. Also, not everyone has the luxury of not needing stable employment