Ask HN: Why have a side project?

Re:Ask HN: Why have a side project? by meerita on Friday November 01, 2013 @08:16PM (#6657482)

Simply: side projects trains your skills in other areas that your current job don't.

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Re:Ask HN: Why have a side project? by mhndrcksn on Monday November 04, 2013 @01:39AM (#6667227)

Great point. I wonder, is it more about diversifying risk (employability, keeping up with new tech)? Or the pure pleasure of learning? Both?

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Re:Ask HN: Why have a side project? by meerita on Monday November 04, 2013 @07:10AM (#6668111)

Well, the point is, if you want to make a side project, it is because you have a strong reason. It could be several things, among them, learn new things, solve problems or simply the mercenary way: win more money.

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