Side jobs - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mrburnzie
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2022, 12:19:02 pm
content: What are you side jobs that you do next to your regular 9-5 job?Repair, freelance (if freelance, what kind), be as specific as possible.

author: Bassman59
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2022, 05:06:19 pm
content: Quote from: mrburnzie on February 14, 2022, 12:19:02 pmI mine data from users who post personal information on public Internet forums.

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2022, 11:45:49 pm
content: What's a "regular 9-5"?I have a few power supply projects running right now (medium power level, resonant, industrial, etc.), and a couple gadget things in the pipeline. Freelance, EE, concentrating in analog, power and embedded. Check my website for some articles, projects and calculators.Tim

author: themadhippy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 14, 2022, 11:54:21 pm
content: I knit electric string for a living,did try crocheting but the electrons slowed down to much.I also have a sideline in treacle bending.

author: Kasper
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2022, 01:02:28 am
content: I renovate my house on the side. It's a good contrast to sitting in my office during the day job.

author: AndyC_772
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2022, 09:15:01 am
content: Quote from: T3sl4co1l on February 14, 2022, 11:45:49 pmIt's what we used to have, before the side projects spilled over into that time

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2022, 10:01:12 am
content: I trade cryptocurrency for fun and profit.I have a Youtube channel with ~7K subscribers.I also occasionally do electronics consulting. Last thing I designed was a PCB for a mechanical keyboard.

author: SmallCog
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2022, 11:32:02 am
content: I replace connectors and buttons on things that are worth enough to be economical to repair, and made in small enough quantities that they’re relatively simple to work on and are made up of universal parts.EG a family of automotive service tools where the supplier doesn’t offer repairs and the stupid mini USB’s get broken off by ham fisted mechanics and replacing a broken tool costs thousands

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2022, 11:39:19 am
content: A lot of the time engineers who have a decent side job making and selling things online try to maintain some level of professionalism/reputation.What I mean is, they try to build up an industry reputation of quality that could get damaged if it got out that their products are actually made in a small garage on the weekends with a repurposed toaster ovenSo you may find people are a bit reluctant to give you lots of specific details about successful side projects.

author: mrburnzie
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2022, 01:49:53 pm
content: I have just posted this question, because I have met a lot of engineers who like to discuss their side jobs/hustles, or even hobbies.Of course, I totally agree with your answer.

author: M0HZH
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 15, 2022, 04:18:20 pm
content: My day job is marketing, I only design/manufacture low volume electronics as a side gig.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 16, 2022, 07:26:11 am
content: Quote from: mrburnzie on February 15, 2022, 01:49:53 pmyeah, discussing side jobs with others in person is totally fine and fun/interesting.Posting on a searchable forum is less so. Though usually ok as long as you never mention the product name, company name or website. As long as no one else guesses it and post them.

author: rpiloverbd
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2022, 10:45:49 am
content: I have no 9-5 full time job now.

author: Kasper
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 17, 2022, 03:58:31 pm
content: Quote from: rpiloverbd on February 17, 2022, 10:45:49 amBecause your side job went so well that you quit your main job? That's my goal.