Thread by @eisabai

What’s something that every software engineer should try? #developer #webdeveloper #webdev #coder #womenintech #career #careeradvice

Software engineers are makers by nature but they tend to lose this creative side as they begin their corporate careers, be it at startups or fortune 500 companies. Some say you can’t have everything in life — you can’t be an employee and an entrepreneur.

But I challenge that, and I say, you can have you cake and eat it too. Just because you’re working for someone doesn’t mean you hand over your creativity. There are many ways to create as a developer, aside from your full-time job as an employee.

Here are just 4 side hustle ideas that software engineers can try:
Idea 1: Write on Medium or Substack or Ghost
Idea 2: Teach a technical skill via an online course
Idea 3: Create digital assets
Idea 4: Take up projects on Upwork and Fiverr

Not only the above ideas provide a great way for developers to earn extra cash, it also serves as an important creative outlet. I know for a fact that great developers love tinkling and making stuff.

I got into software development and the tech industry for that very reason. And that’s also the reason why I am still a creator as well.

As long as you can manage your time well, feel fulfilled and not get burnout, I can’t think of any reason not to explore some of the ideas mentioned above.

For more ideas, read my article:
Ten Side Hustle Ideas For Software Developers To Make An Extra $1000 A Month | Career Resources For Professionals In Tech (eisabainyo.net/weblog/2021/01…)