>Nine-to-5 isn’t enough. At top tech companies, extracurricular work isn’t a differentiating factor— it’s the expectation.
I stopped reading at this point.
How arrogant to expect you to gift your unpaid free time for the privilege of working there.
I stopped reading at this point.
How arrogant to expect you to gift your unpaid free time for the privilege of working there.
I agree that companies shouldn't demand side projects. However, if you're having trouble getting noticed, it can help.
When I talk to a company about how to create a hiring process, I tell them that it's unfair to expect side projects from candidates.
Just putting things into perspective for OP. It's like Trump campaign has ties to Russia. Doesn't incriminate him automatically but I would be wary of vested interests. Just an additional data point
Personal projects are there to help compensate for an otherwise lacking resume. If your resume is on point, you don't need them.
Nine-to-five is absolutely enough if you are a diligent and thoughtful engineer.