Find things to do at work that will teach you things you need to learn for your startup.
For example, you need to choose between two ways of doing something on a screen and aren't sure which way users would like more. Instead of deciding yourself (we all know how well that often turns out), find a way to implement both ways at work and see how those users respond.
You've done good work for your employer and its users, you got paid for it, you've learned something invaluable for your startup, and you don't have to worry about IP issues (it's just an idea, right?)
Sometimes, if you change your thinking, you can turn what appears to be a liability into an asset. Although a day job sucks your time, it's a great way to get experience you need. Think of its as someone else paying you to do R & D.
For example, you need to choose between two ways of doing something on a screen and aren't sure which way users would like more. Instead of deciding yourself (we all know how well that often turns out), find a way to implement both ways at work and see how those users respond.
You've done good work for your employer and its users, you got paid for it, you've learned something invaluable for your startup, and you don't have to worry about IP issues (it's just an idea, right?)
Sometimes, if you change your thinking, you can turn what appears to be a liability into an asset. Although a day job sucks your time, it's a great way to get experience you need. Think of its as someone else paying you to do R & D.