Side projects as an investment of time (and learning). I know this is not really answering the question, but side projects have always gotten me my next job (mo

Side projects as an investment of time (and learning). I know this is not really answering the question, but side projects have always gotten me my next job (moreso than any current place of employment) because they are a living portfolio and very easy to point to. In addition to showing I can ship a product. I credit side projects with nearly tripling my salary in just under 5 years.