Re:Why you should have a side project
by phkahler on Tuesday October 08, 2019 @10:46AM
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>> Building a side project is work
I agree, but... I used to do them for fun, for the challenge, to learn, to prove to myself that I could do it.
I've recently been working on an existing open source project. I do so because I like the software and want it to be better. I also have the background to contribute in areas that haven't been touched in years. While its voluntary and feels like a side project, it's still work.
These things are all work, it's just a question of why we choose to do them. Maybe the other commenters that dont see it as work have a bit to learn about their own motivations?
I agree, but... I used to do them for fun, for the challenge, to learn, to prove to myself that I could do it.
I've recently been working on an existing open source project. I do so because I like the software and want it to be better. I also have the background to contribute in areas that haven't been touched in years. While its voluntary and feels like a side project, it's still work.
These things are all work, it's just a question of why we choose to do them. Maybe the other commenters that dont see it as work have a bit to learn about their own motivations?