Scott JensonJun 27, 2024
There is a huge untapped market of #retired technology folks. I'm curious if anyone knows of any groups the help match up tech talent with #opensource or #nonprofit organizations. Please boost for reach.
Show threadProfoundly NerdyJun 27, 2024

@scottjenson They're retired.

If they want to work on code they work on their own stuff or not at all. They've earned it.

Occasionally they mentor new tech folks.

They've done their time. Let them rest.

Show threadScott JensonJun 27, 2024
@profoundlynerdy Please let me me speak for myself. *I'm* retired and I'm trying to find meaningful work. Do you mind if I try?
Show threadr-hold

@scottjenson @profoundlynerdy it's a complicated topic.

As someone who codes for a living it troubles me if people offer their services for free.

I know it is for Open Source and a good course, but that the oss relies on so much free work is a problem for itself.

Please make sure you don't contribute to depressing wages.

Jun 27, 2024 at 9:47pmWeb
Show threadScott JensonJun 27, 2024
@rhold @profoundlynerdy Using that logic, I should not be a volunteer at a school because I'm taking someone's job? That's very very odd. Volunteering is a core supportive pillar of working society!
Show threadAviJun 28, 2024
@rhold @scottjenson @profoundlynerdy Strictly speaking, nobody said for free. Open Source and good causes doesn’t have to mean for free.