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		fxtentacle on Dec 28, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Hard truths I learned when I got laid off from my ... I guess that depends on how much you enjoy your side projects. Over the Christmas holidays, I rooted the vacuum robot, built a workstation from parts, worked on a new compression algorithm, and enhanced my papwrcraft design software... Because that's what I enjoy doing in my free time.

Aloha on Dec 28, 2022 | [–]

I work a job to pay for my side projects. If I could just work on those, taking care of the house, etc, and still make a living, I'd be very happy.

jimmaswell on Dec 28, 2022 | [–]

I've gotten back into enjoying tech projects again too. I just try to make sure my life isn't revolving around employment.

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