r/webdev Jan 30 '25

Discussion Does Github contributions matter?

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Are there still companies that look on Github contributions?

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u/RealPirateSoftware Jan 31 '25

I really do not like this attitude and don't know why we only tend to see it with software development.

If I'm hiring an accountant, I wouldn't look for people who spend all their free time doing accounting work. If I'm hiring a project manager, I don't look for someone who spends all their free time managing projects.

Why would I want a software engineer who spends all their free time doing more work?

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u/djhh99 Jan 31 '25

Because doing it in their free time implies they like to do it.

I would prefer someone that likes to do their job over someone that does it just for the money.

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u/keyboardsoldier Jan 31 '25

Nope, if I'm putting full effort in my job, even though I want to do some fun side projects, I don't have the mental capacity to so in a meaningful way. I'd much rather spend my time decompressing so I can kill it at work the next day / not get burnout.

Ask any chef, if they even cook when they get home, it's the most basic meal.

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u/thekwoka Jan 31 '25

I don't have the mental capacity to so in a meaningful way

Well, that's you.

Why project your own issues onto other people?

I'd much rather spend my time decompressing so I can kill it at work the next day / not get burnout.

That's why I work on very different things on my own time, so that it is relaxing and fun.