Outside of work? Yes, but most of that doesn't involve programming. Mostly doing stuff with pre-industrial revolution era woodworking and blacksmithing. I do have a few interesting programming side projects too, but I haven't felt like sitting on the computer after work for a while. Maybe when it's winter and I don't feel like going out.
For doing projects outside of work, I've had to learn some patience and preserverance. Previously I'd put all my might into a side project and then burn out and abandon the project. Nowadays I try to keep the side projects in a state where I can easily pick them up and leave them dormant for a while. I've got projects that I've been working on for 5+ years and they're still going.
As for working with boring projects... I just had to get used to it. I've never enjoyed any work I've done (in exchange for money), but the pay is ok and I can aspire to do great things outside of work.
Outside of work? Yes, but most of that doesn't involve programming. Mostly doing stuff with pre-industrial revolution era woodworking and blacksmithing. I do have a few interesting programming side projects too, but I haven't felt like sitting on the computer after work for a while. Maybe when it's winter and I don't feel like going out.
For doing projects outside of work, I've had to learn some patience and preserverance. Previously I'd put all my might into a side project and then burn out and abandon the project. Nowadays I try to keep the side projects in a state where I can easily pick them up and leave them dormant for a while. I've got projects that I've been working on for 5+ years and they're still going.
As for working with boring projects... I just had to get used to it. I've never enjoyed any work I've done (in exchange for money), but the pay is ok and I can aspire to do great things outside of work.