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Chris Joy

This is probably the biggest thing I struggle with right now. Especially when everybody is working-from-home due to covid.

One thing y'all need to remember is to NEVER use your work computer for personal projects. From a legal perspective - you will screw yourself over. I also find that I'm more productive when working on side projects if I put away my work laptop in my wardrobe - right after finishing work. I then bring out my personal laptop (out of my wardrobe as well) and immediately start working on my side project. This way, I'm still in a "work" state-of-mind when working on the project.

Saying this, it's important not to burn yourself out. I myself am trying to find a long-term solution in balancing work/side-hustle/personal time.