I agree only up to a certain level. Having side projects helped me very much to get a foot into the industry.
But there are many good reasons why one shifts priorities to not do side projects anymore, like having a Family and preventing burnout (speaking for myself). So saying one should do side projects might create a sense of expectation that cannot be met, e.g. when it comes to interviewing or performance evaluation.
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I agree only up to a certain level. Having side projects helped me very much to get a foot into the industry.
But there are many good reasons why one shifts priorities to not do side projects anymore, like having a Family and preventing burnout (speaking for myself). So saying one should do side projects might create a sense of expectation that cannot be met, e.g. when it comes to interviewing or performance evaluation.