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And I wonder how many companies have benefited from the experience said programmers gained while working on pet projects...
by tricinel 9y ago
And I wonder how many companies have benefited from the experience said programmers gained while working on pet projects...
- jameskegel 9y agoI look at it like taking a walk, or a smoker taking a smoke break. That small reprieve, the 15 minutes I take working on a side project, or tinkering with something for fun, rejuvenates me and gets me jazzed about the task at hand when I get back to it. That's a productivity booster, and ultimately a benefit.
- Tomis02 9y agoA rationalization that's likely to get you fired if you were to own up to it publicly. Although it's true, the company would benefit from you feeling excited about the task at hand.