The Google incentive mismatch: Problems with promotion-oriented cultures

Re:The Google incentive mismatch: Problems with promotion-or... by cmrdporcupine on Wednesday May 04, 2022 @10:38PM (#31268719)

The problem with this approach is the FLOSS stuff being more interesting ends up impacting the success of $work, or the $work distracts you enough that you can never focus long enough on the FLOSS. Plus the guilt.

Plus, at Google in particular, you have to make them aware of your OSS work and go through the motions of getting the licensing set up so either they own it or you get permission.

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Re:The Google incentive mismatch: Problems with promotion-or... by hansvm on Wednesday May 04, 2022 @10:58PM (#31268859)

Even if you "get permission" that's only for copyright. They still claim ownership of other IP (patents, trademarks, trade secrets), ... on _everything_ in your private life. I doubt it gets enforced often, but the employment contracts are draconian.

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Re:The Google incentive mismatch: Problems with promotion-or... by digisign on Friday May 06, 2022 @10:12PM (#31291591)

I'd say work on an existing project they can't wrestle control over. I am not your lawyer however.

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