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3 Non-Conventional Ways to Make Money as a Programmer (That Actually Work) πŸ’°

3 Non-Conventional Ways to Make Money as a Programmer (That Actually Work) πŸ’°

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When you think of making money as a programmer, what comes to mind?

Probably coding all day or landing a big-name tech job, right? πŸ’»

But what if I told you there are non-conventional ways to earn money with your skills that don’t involve grinding out 80-hour weeks or burning out on side projects?

Here are 3 creative ways to boost your income as a programmer.

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