Ask HN: Sysadmins – what’s your side project?
Recently I’ve changed emplyoer and I’m no longer blocked from opening my own business. I used to have several clients few years ago, but I was forced to close my little company after I joined one of the top corporations. I do Unix and Linux for more than a decade. I’d love to reopen, but I’m not sure what to focus on at the moment. What’s your side gig?
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Naah, I'm actually getting enough sleep lately. My new job is much more relaxed and I do not work hectic hours. I still have some time to spare and I'd like to get some money out of it therefore I'm looking for ideas :)