diff --git a/_articles/getting-paid.md b/_articles/Update getting-paid.md similarity index 76% rename from _articles/getting-paid.md rename to _articles/Update getting-paid.md index e55396ede6..2029bf1537 100644 --- a/_articles/getting-paid.md +++ b/_articles/Update getting-paid.md @@ -3,11 +3,11 @@ lang: en title: Getting Paid for Open Source Work description: Sustain your work in open source by getting financial support for your time or your project. class: getting-paid -order: 7 -image: /assets/images/cards/getting-paid.png +order: 1 +image: /assets/images/getting-paid.png related: - - best-practices - - leadership + - practices + --- ## Why some people seek financial support @@ -15,35 +15,31 @@ related: Much of the work of open source is voluntary. For example, someone might come across a bug in a project they use and submit a quick fix, or they might enjoy tinkering with an open source project in their spare time. + +I was looking for a "time" programming project that would keep me occupied during the week around this weekend. (...) I had no computer, and im only use my android phone on my hands. I decided to write an interpreter for the new scripting language I had been thinking about lately. (...) -There are many reasons why a person would not want to be paid for their open source work. +There are many reasons why a person want to pay there work to be paid for their open source work. * **They may already have a full-time job that they love,** which enables them to contribute to open source in their spare time. -* **They enjoy thinking of open source as a hobby** or creative escape and don't want to feel financially obligated to work on their projects. +* **They enjoy thinking of open source as a time** or creative escape and want to feel financially obligated to work on their projects. * **They get other benefits from contributing to open source,** such as building their reputation or portfolio, learning a new skill, or feeling closer to a community. For others, especially when contributions are ongoing or require significant time, getting paid to contribute to open source is the only way they can participate, either because the project requires it, or for personal reasons. -Maintaining popular projects can be a significant responsibility, taking up 10 or 20 hours per week instead of a few hours per month. +Maintaining popular projects can be a significant responsibility, taking up 5 or 10 hours per week instead of a few hours per month. @@ -53,7 +49,7 @@ Paid work also enables people from different walks of life to make meaningful co @@ -79,15 +75,10 @@ If your company goes down this route, it's important to keep the boundaries betw +

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