I think this is more of a thing for college students who are getting their first job. IME I've heard a lot more people interested in side projects than the oth

I think this is more of a thing for college students who are getting their first job. IME I've heard a lot more people interested in side projects than the other commenters. But I'm also a lot younger, and heard this usually in different universities. Once you actually get a job, you put that on your resume and it's better than a side project.