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Village Idiot · 05-15-2008, 02:53 AM

While I'm all for open source software, I believe it takes a special type of person to code for no money. Since you appear to be on the phpBB team, I solute you for being one of those types.

Unless its a script I actively use, I couldn't imagine taking time out of my day to code without of some sort of profit. But at this point, I don't code for the love of PHP or programming, I code solely for money. Not to say I despise doing it, its a job just like the stuff I did before I got into programming.

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Originally Posted by drewbee

hehe VI, I know exactly what you mean. I can be creative, but when that instant paycheck on completion isn't coming in... it kind of leaves me less than motivated to do it. Especially when you have to start building a client base or whatever the scenario... I tend to leave them after completion and move onto something else. This time around though, I am going to push past my own lack-of-motivation and see what I can do.

Leave them after completion? What do you mean by that? Of course you move on after completion.

I can't relate to you on the motivation issue. Programming is my main source of income; if I don't do projects, I don't eat. Lack of motivation is one of the main reasons that freelancers go under. If you aren't the type who can meet deadlines without a boss, I would recommend getting a traditional job. Although I wouldn't make any quick assumptions on this matter.