218. When Side Hustles For Software Developers Are Valuable

[@maxedouthc]

Most devs side hustle is learning other technologies to keep up at their main job lol

[@kcnl2522]

That seems a bit grim...

[@maxedouthc]

@@kcnl2522 I would say it’s part of the fun. But in 15 years no one has ever said “hey you’re in Tech, let me hire you for consulting ”. More common is, “hey my relative is in Technology, they can fix my computer” lol.

[@IAmTimCorey]

Keeping up at your main job is a benefit, although there is a lot more value than just that one result. As for the comment about never being hired to consult, I have had that happen so often that I raised my rates multiple times just to keep people away. It all depends on who you know, how you present yourself, and if people know where to find you.

[@andergarcia1115]

Thanks, Master, for sharing your experiences with us. It's fascinating to learn about your journey and how you began, and your insights are incredibly valuable.

[@IAmTimCorey]

You are welcome.

[@faisalalhoqani6151]

Great episode dear Tim thank you and keep it up.

[@IAmTimCorey]

Will do.

[@CSharpProdigy]

Great valuable insights shared. Thanks for sharing Tim. Side-hustles comes with lots of benefits like making informed decisions. However, developers should be ready to forgo one thing for another, which means sacrificing more of their time

[@IAmTimCorey]

I talk about that in the video. You need to find the right balance for you and for the specific time of life you are in.

[@lewisn-w1n]

Side hustles started my career while in school. I learnt a lot from the side hustles than I could ever learn from school. They help you network and gain experience.

[@IAmTimCorey]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Boleelee]

Why did you remove the other video? The 12 side hustle ideas?

[@IAmTimCorey]

That’s next week’s video. We had a scheduling mixup.

[@ThabangKhoza-gi5vu]

Profound, got me rethinking my life

[@IAmTimCorey]

Great!

[@haroldemmers6428]

Wise words indeed.

[@IAmTimCorey]

Thanks!

[@Rajeshsingh-ws5th]

Can I reach out to you with few personal question and guidance? if yes then how?

[@IAmTimCorey]

Unfortunately, I don't have time to do one-on-one calls. I'm sorry.

[@Rajeshsingh-ws5th]

@@IAmTimCorey Np thanks

[@ericritter46]

I am loving .maui and trying to make mobile/desktop apps and tools with it. I can't wait to start your blazor course to work with it. Id also love if uou made a maui course.

[@IAmTimCorey]

Thanks for sharing.

[@amymiddleton4984]

I asked the same thing when I saw him in person. I believe he said it hasn't impressed him enough. I hope he does, in the meantime, I am looking at the tutorials Microsoft has.

[@ericritter46]

@@amymiddleton4984 same. He has a free video on it as well.

[@bhushanvinay]

Where can we find side hustles? What are the best ones to look at.

[@IAmTimCorey]

I've got a video about that coming out this coming Thursday.

[@bogella2225]

Unless you own the company, your job is at risk. 2 weeks before being laid off I had positive performanve reviews and was coding a mission critical software.

[@IAmTimCorey]

You should always be planning for the future, which includes planning on how to move between jobs. Even if you don't get laid off, there may be circumstances that come up that necessitate a move.