Great topic, great advise, and interesting discussion!
Lots of folks seem very passionate about their stance on this. Coding in your free time is a requirement for being a good dev! Doing work related things in your free time is bad for your health!
I've been on both sides. For many years, work related learning was my primary hobby. Did I learn a ton those evenings and weekends? Heck yeah I did! Was I maladjusted or burnt out? I don't think so. I'll even admit to being quietly critical of coworkers who didn't spend any free time in front of a computer.
Lately, I happen to spend my non-work time on other things. Am I a less accomplished professional for it? I don't think so, and I don't my team would say that either. Do I miss spending my free time working with technology? Yes, but I'm also enjoying my other pursuits.
I'm guessing that it is likely I will one day swing back to investing lots of personal time into professional related activities.
Different strokes for different folks. Everyone's life follows a different path. If a current/potential employer/supervisor/peer doesn't get this, find a different team!
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Great topic, great advise, and interesting discussion!
Lots of folks seem very passionate about their stance on this.
Coding in your free time is a requirement for being a good dev!
Doing work related things in your free time is bad for your health!
I've been on both sides. For many years, work related learning was my primary hobby. Did I learn a ton those evenings and weekends? Heck yeah I did! Was I maladjusted or burnt out? I don't think so. I'll even admit to being quietly critical of coworkers who didn't spend any free time in front of a computer.
Lately, I happen to spend my non-work time on other things. Am I a less accomplished professional for it? I don't think so, and I don't my team would say that either. Do I miss spending my free time working with technology? Yes, but I'm also enjoying my other pursuits.
I'm guessing that it is likely I will one day swing back to investing lots of personal time into professional related activities.
Different strokes for different folks. Everyone's life follows a different path. If a current/potential employer/supervisor/peer doesn't get this, find a different team!