Maybe. There is the time when your code is compiling, for one. But then, my job isn’t the most cognitively demanding software job- or even, I would guess, the average- so it might not be the most useful sample.
I have heard, however, that programmers can be quite successful working as part-time consultants. That might be a good avenue for you to look into.
What about some kind of online employment like the one offered by e.g. oDesk? Some time ago I stumbled upon this recommendation that also gave a few tips on how to approach this kind of work.
I haven’t yet found the time to try it out, but since I’m also in a similar situation (finishing a CS degree then planning to find a job that’ll pay the bills and use my free time for personal projects) I treat it as one of the most promising alternatives...
Maybe. There is the time when your code is compiling, for one. But then, my job isn’t the most cognitively demanding software job- or even, I would guess, the average- so it might not be the most useful sample.
I have heard, however, that programmers can be quite successful working as part-time consultants. That might be a good avenue for you to look into.
What about some kind of online employment like the one offered by e.g. oDesk? Some time ago I stumbled upon this recommendation that also gave a few tips on how to approach this kind of work.
I haven’t yet found the time to try it out, but since I’m also in a similar situation (finishing a CS degree then planning to find a job that’ll pay the bills and use my free time for personal projects) I treat it as one of the most promising alternatives...
Interesting tip, seems like it might work out well. That also looks like an interesting thread in general.