1. Get paid enough to pursue interesting hobbies in my free time. 2. Have a contract that lets me own anything that I create that doesn't relate to my work. 3

1. Get paid enough to pursue interesting hobbies in my free time. 2. Have a contract that lets me own anything that I create that doesn't relate to my work. 3. Have enough free time to pursue interesting hobbies. That's about it, really. Autonomy at work is important too, but I can overlook a lot of bullshit if I have something to look forwards to at the end of the day. I like to learn and make things. That's a big part of why you hired me. Don't restrict what things I can learn and make. Don't claim ownership of things you don't pay me to do. Not only is it unenforcable and unethical, it encourages me to leave at the drop of a hat if I think I'm on to something. I don't understand why this is a controversial topic with so many employers.