It certainly has its perks but it has a few drawbacks as well. The illegality being the biggest. It's also tough not being able to share my accomplishments with family and friends and after years of toiling away in the bowels of my basement it can get a bit lonely hiding one of the most significant things in my life. Ironically that is also part of the draw to this job.
^ This. Most dudes who are doing anything cool get to show it off to folks. We know where that road leads for us, so.....