Out of work? Write a game!

A blip from a jovial interview with 2DBoy's Ron Carmel and Kyle Gabler, creators of World of Goo (which I finally finished):

Eurogamer: After it all, would you encourage others to do the same? If they've got a great idea and the skills, should they strike out on their own?

Ron Carmel: Hell yeah! And it has nothing to do with money, by the way. It was about doing what we love, not about starting a company. That sounds really cheesy, but it's true.

Kyle Gabler: To anyone thinking about quitting everything and making an indie game, it's good to remember that you can always go get a job if it doesn't work out.

Ron Carmel: There are so many game developers being laid off now, it seems like the perfect time for people to go indie. Yay for severance pay!