Of all the things that can be called to be in a bubble, I think this one is the most ridiculous one. What does it even mean to call it a side project bubble? Is it going to burst at some point, I really hope not.
Even if we agree that a lot more people are working on side projects, instead of calling it a bubble, which has negative connotation, what we should be looking at the positive side that more and more people are taking the first step and recognizing that they don't necessarily have to just keep working for an employer and are at least trying to create something of their own. The tools and technology have become more accessible, be it cloud or even 3D printing, and will become more accessible in future which will motivate even more people.
The whole Maker scene is another such. People used to have different hobbies, now a lot of that energy is channeled into side projects.
We should be celebrating this, rather than call it a bubble.
Even if we agree that a lot more people are working on side projects, instead of calling it a bubble, which has negative connotation, what we should be looking at the positive side that more and more people are taking the first step and recognizing that they don't necessarily have to just keep working for an employer and are at least trying to create something of their own. The tools and technology have become more accessible, be it cloud or even 3D printing, and will become more accessible in future which will motivate even more people. The whole Maker scene is another such. People used to have different hobbies, now a lot of that energy is channeled into side projects.
We should be celebrating this, rather than call it a bubble.