The related problem I have is when I see a prospective employer that wants to see or discuss hobby projects. I understand that it is seen as an indication of passion for hacking/engineering or whatever, but when I'm at home I'm either drained from a day of focused work, or working on a hobby project related to my employer, like a new visualization or small tool that's fun to construct. It worries me when I think about having to interview out in the world without any good response when asked about hobby projects (except the truth as written above.)
Conversely, I don't have the proper degree, don't live in a tech-heavy part of the country, and haven't been able to get consistent employment in some time. My hobbyist projects are basically my only hope for having any chance of displaying employability. This field is unique in that sense.
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The related problem I have is when I see a prospective employer that wants to see or discuss hobby projects. I understand that it is seen as an indication of passion for hacking/engineering or whatever, but when I'm at home I'm either drained from a day of focused work, or working on a hobby project related to my employer, like a new visualization or small tool that's fun to construct. It worries me when I think about having to interview out in the world without any good response when asked about hobby projects (except the truth as written above.)
Conversely, I don't have the proper degree, don't live in a tech-heavy part of the country, and haven't been able to get consistent employment in some time. My hobbyist projects are basically my only hope for having any chance of displaying employability. This field is unique in that sense.
I scoffed at this article for being too hopeful.