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Ask Slashdot: Making Side-Money As a Programmer?

Posted by Soulskill on from the let-me-talk-to-you-about-fractions-of-pennies dept.

earlzdotnet writes "I've been programming for a few years now, and I have a full time job. I'm one of those lucky souls that actually enjoy programming, so I commonly work on my own open source projects on weekends. However, I wouldn't mind working on a short-term projects (i.e. not more than ~2 months) every once in a while on weekends. I've looked at freelancing before, and I could probably make more money by working at McDonald's on weekends than that. I've also looked into making web sites for small businesses, but it requires a bit too much commitment and support for me, especially since I'm terrible at graphics design. I've tried my hand at writing reusable components to sell to other programmers, but that was pretty pointless (I made one $20 sale). I've seen teaching suggested, but I'm self-taught and probably not experienced enough to responsibly teach people. Are there any other options to make a bit of cash as a programmer? Is programming just one of those things that requires complete dedication, or what?"

4 of 257 comments (clear)

  1. Write your own by hivebrain · · Score: 5, Funny

    There's always room for another bug tracking app.

    1. Re:Write your own by mk1004 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Well, at least finding the thirteen virgins on /. shouldn't be too difficult.

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  2. Botnet? by MarkGriz · · Score: 4, Funny

    Botnet programming can be quite lucrative, but I hear FPMITA prison is a real bitch.

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  3. Re:Read your employment contract for conflict by HaZardman27 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Do you perhaps work in the Deep South during the early 1800's?

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    Apparently wizard is not a legitimate career path, so I chose programmer instead.