open source, open résumés
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Having worked in open source software for the last 11 years, I talk about how the principles of open source software help individuals get noticed and ultimately get paid for the kind of work they want to be doing.TRANSCRIPT
Matt Westgate // @Lullabot // DrupalPVD 2014
“I need a person with an Open Source mentality.”
OPEN SOURCE, OPEN RÉSUMÉS
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“Cash Rules Everything Around Me. C.R.E.A.M. Get the money. Dollar, dollar bill y'all.” — Wu Tang Clan
THE REAL WORLD
HIPPIES TEND TO NOT CARRY MONEY (OR
CLOTHES)
THE ACCIDENTAL RIGHT-CLICK
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I HAD TO EXPLAIN WHAT THE WEB WAS.
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TEH DRUPAL HAPPENED
“Community plumbing”
THE REWARD‣ Made money freelancing. Got out of debt.‣ Convinced my boss to get into Drupal. He was
already interested in Open Source.‣ I was having fun
PERSONAL REWARDS‣ Inspired! Smart community.‣ Learning! Asynchronous development methodology‣ Empowered! Contribute to something bigger than
myself. ‣ Validation of my ideas and skills.‣ Collaboration & Diplomacy
PROFESSIONAL REWARDS‣ Reputation! I was starting to make a name for
myself... from Iowa.‣ e more work I did, the more people wanted to
pay me for the work I did‣ Was offered a book deal.
ZOMG! OPEN SOURCE IS FUN, BUT IS THIS A REAL JOB?
<ENTER THE F.U.D.>
MAKING A DECISION‣ One day I'm going to die.‣ e value of “Being free to fail”‣ e 10 days/ 10 months / 10 years rule‣ I'll regret this if I don’t try.
TAKEAWAYS‣ Hippies don’t wear clothes.‣ Contribute to a project bigger than yourself.‣ Default to open.‣ Let people know you before they hire you.‣ Give what you do a URL.
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— Sir Chant-A-Lot
TIME PASSES SWIFTLY. DO DO WHAT YOU LOVE & SHOUT IT FROM THE
ROOFTOPS, YO. OH... OHM....OHM...
