Listener Question: Simon asks, "How do I switch mindset from personal project to day job?"

Aug 26, 2015

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Today's listener question is about working on side projects in the same space as your day job. Simon, who wrote into Developer Tea via email asks, "How do I transition from working on my side project in the morning, to working at my day job, in the same space?"

This episode, I review three red flag scenarios, and routines to help segment your day so you balance side project and day job effectively.

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