the problem is that it is unfair to those who don't have time for side projects or who are paid to work on projects that can't be made public.
on the other hand if you are unemployed then this is the best use of your time.
i agree with the benefits, but it favors people without children
Recently someone posted a link to someone's personal website that was also a Windows-style desktop environment (built using WASM, I believe). I believe it was under an Ask thread "show your favourite website designs". Does anyone remember the link?
> They were mostly along the lines of "this is great, would like to hire you..." some had specific salary/position info in the message and 2 were straight-up "we'd hire you right away". I'm really sorry if this sounds braggy but I'm trying to reflect the tone.
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> The highest offer I received was from a Bay Area company with a salary range of 180-250. It needed relocation too. I didn't pursue the conversation, so I'm not sure what the entire package would look like.
Pretty impressive