If you were an iPhone app developer, would you prefer your app give you a 'simple life', or for it to make you $50,000 per day plus the accompanying frustrations?
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As an app developer, would you prefer a 'simple life' or to make $50,000 per day?
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If u have to ask that question, you are a lazy bum who can't be bothered to work hard todsy to build a better future.
However, don't kid yourself kid, for every angry bird success, there are 10,000 developers who are still struggling to pay off that top-of-the-line home office invested in before even a single dime came in.
However, don't kid yourself kid, for every angry bird success, there are 10,000 developers who are still struggling to pay off that top-of-the-line home office invested in before even a single dime came in.
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Yeah, I think I'd put up with the frustrations for a year and then go enjoy the simple life a hell of a lot richer.
Perhaps the individual who prefers a simple life can already support the desired lifestyle, making the $50k/day superfluous and merely a source of pain.
I'm the kind of person who values education and having a mental well being above wealth. I get satisfaction from learning something new everyday and feel good whenever I reach a goal whether it be finishing a project, or just being productive all day.
If I were to release an app/game, my only hope is that the people who download it like it as much as I do. And that's pretty much it.
I already have everything I want. I have a roof above my head, I have food, I have a nice few gadgets and a computer, and that's pretty much all I need. I wouldn't know what to do with all that money except invest it, and make even more money that I don't need. I don't even consider charity donations in excess of $50.
If I were to release an app/game, my only hope is that the people who download it like it as much as I do. And that's pretty much it.
I already have everything I want. I have a roof above my head, I have food, I have a nice few gadgets and a computer, and that's pretty much all I need. I wouldn't know what to do with all that money except invest it, and make even more money that I don't need. I don't even consider charity donations in excess of $50.
It depends how much money I had in the bank. At a certain point money wouldn't be able to buy me the things I want anyways and I would just be collecting extra paper.
I would definitely take the 50K/day. First I would hire some go-getter, hungry college grad with a PR degree looking for a job to handle the media, and social media. And I would be working on ways to improve the game, add new levels, make second iterations etc.... But then again I currently work in an investment bank trading so I'm used to the fast paced pressure. Its not for everyone.
When I develop my app, I know who I am going to contact!
50K a day for me. All day long.
Why does life have to be all about the money with people?
Yes, obviously, we need some money to live in today's world comfortably. If a person chooses to live comfortably and doesn't wish to rake in the big bucks, then who are you people to judge them for it?
Mind your own damn business.
Yes, obviously, we need some money to live in today's world comfortably. If a person chooses to live comfortably and doesn't wish to rake in the big bucks, then who are you people to judge them for it?
Mind your own damn business.
The story doesn't make sense. Something must have happened.. he may have been getting threats asking for money etc. It's probably true, something happened that turned his life into a nightmare but don't for a second think he just packed up without some reason why that he isn't willing or able to share.
Bring on the funds. Money isn't everything, but if you have enough of it, you lack for nothing, and can ensure your comfort and the comfort and security of loved ones. Isn't this why we all get out of bed every morning, or am I doing it wrong?
I'm sure there are over two dozen being furiously pounded out in Xcode as we speak . . .
I'm sure there are over two dozen being furiously pounded out in Xcode as we speak . . .
I have to imagine there are. I can't believe there isn't a "clone" of this game out already. I know nothing about creating apps/games, and I never played this game, but just by looking at it and hearing about it, it looks/sounds like a pretty simple concept. The money is there to be had, nothing about it (other than the obvious Nintendo visuals) seems proprietary, the original creator obviously doesn't care if the game does or doesn't exist...
Is everyone in the world just money hungry these days?
I'd want enough to live comfortably and have a shop out back to tinker and build with. I have no desire to be a face in the media, which is all that has happened to this developer.
Believe it or not, not everyone wants to be a friggin rockstar.
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This guy gets it.
I'd want enough to live comfortably and have a shop out back to tinker and build with. I have no desire to be a face in the media, which is all that has happened to this developer.
Believe it or not, not everyone wants to be a friggin rockstar.
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This guy gets it.