You do open source to help. Period. The good news is you can learn great tricks and even improve your skills by doing that.
It's additional time. If nobody gives time to contribute, then it dies. I was not aware of this "open source for better job/CV" thing. I think you're right. Don't contribute for the wrong reasons, and if you have other goals, then choose other means.
However, I think it depends on how you organize your life, etc. Some people are better at this than others.
You do open source to help. Period. The good news is you can learn great tricks and even improve your skills by doing that.
It's additional time. If nobody gives time to contribute, then it dies. I was not aware of this "open source for better job/CV" thing. I think you're right. Don't contribute for the wrong reasons, and if you have other goals, then choose other means.
However, I think it depends on how you organize your life, etc. Some people are better at this than others.
"Don't contribute for the wrong reasons, and if you have other goals, then choose other means." - 100% on point Julien