Having a pet project for a team is a really important thing. You have some way to bond that is not so stressful, you have something to show for, some reason to

Having a pet project for a team is a really important thing. You have some way to bond that is not so stressful, you have something to show for, some reason to spend friday nights and weekends with colleagues, can show of some of _your_ skills to potential hires, and a good chance for an interview task.