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I think it's fine to be curious about a non-programming side job. Sometimes we want to be of financial utility without looking at a damn screen. I don't have
by tunesmith 13y ago
I think it's fine to be curious about a non-programming side job. Sometimes we want to be of financial utility without looking at a damn screen.
I don't have much else other than ideas for myself. Closest would be that I'm a songwriter and have released a 7-song cd recently. But even though the songs are good, there's no real reason to expect they will go viral beyond family and friends. I've sold about fifty cds so far. I'll release digital versions soon and will sell some more, but I don't have any expectation of making the money back that I spent on making the cd.
I'm also curious about getting more into electronics - arduino, etc. That's a good stepping stone away from programming, and there's the possibility of inventing something quirky that could make some side income.
I'm also starting to learn about remote control flying. There are ways to make money at hobbies.
I guess the old standby answer is real estate. I know lots of programmers here are into that.
- EvilBird 13y agoHave you thought about teaching private music lessons? I teach guitar to 7-8 students, it's nice to have the extra income and teaching music to kids is a welcome break from coding.
- tunesmith 13y agoYou know, in the past, I've always briefly considered it as an option but seen the hourly rate as so much lower that it didn't seem viable. But right now when I'm experiencing coding burnout, the idea strikes me a bit better. I have this awesome 6'4" grand piano in my living room - it'd be nice to let some other people enjoy it. I'll consider it more. Thanks for replanting the seed. ;)
- briandear 13y agoC'mon dude.. Where can we buy or download your record? I'm always interested in supporting HN musicians. At the very least point us to your soundcloud!
- tunesmith 13y agohahaha... sorry. :-) http://curtsiffert.com/ http://curtsiffert.com/ .