Over 10 years I have had about half a dozen side enterprises whilst doing a very demanding full time job.
Several of these made money, most didn't. The best one was an ocr app which netted around usd 24k before the market got saturated.
It's very difficult to manage work with a side job and a family!
However, unexpected to me, the biggest benefit from these side gigs is that I am better at my day job. I have learnt new techniques and skills vs my peers. I am able to manage new situations better than others and make better predictions on outcomes. This has been the biggest benefit.
There's a lot to be said for companies that allow employees to officially pursue other (non conflicting) interests.
Several of these made money, most didn't. The best one was an ocr app which netted around usd 24k before the market got saturated.
It's very difficult to manage work with a side job and a family!
However, unexpected to me, the biggest benefit from these side gigs is that I am better at my day job. I have learnt new techniques and skills vs my peers. I am able to manage new situations better than others and make better predictions on outcomes. This has been the biggest benefit.
There's a lot to be said for companies that allow employees to officially pursue other (non conflicting) interests.