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Is the goal to have a boat load of money? If so, then optimizing your day job preferably at FAANGMULA, is the way to go. But side projects have tons of other b
by didip 6y ago
Is the goal to have a boat load of money? If so, then optimizing your day job preferably at FAANGMULA, is the way to go.
But side projects have tons of other benefits outside of making money:
* It satisfies your curious mind.
* It is a learning tool to discover new technologies. Consider this as investment for your future career. Imagine learning Kubernetes or ReactJS when it just came out.
* It is a learning tool to understand old technologies (because you simply don't have the time to do so on day job).
* It's a teaching tool if you have kids that's interested in computer.
* It solves some practical annoyance at home (for example: Homebridge).
- vonmoltke 6y agoPersonally, my goal is to amass a boatload of money so that I can spend the rest of my days doing nothing but side projects without any care as to whether or not they make me any money. More of a dream, really. I doubt it will happen anytime soon. I think I can swing it by 401k/IRA withdrawal age, though.