What kind of side projects will impress employers?

good ones

Sand castle making but instead of sand it's made of human faeces.

>>58689146
fully riced out gentoo desktops

>>58689260
That's only going to work if you are trying to get an exhibit at some posh Art Gallery in NYC or SF.

>>58689160
What is a "good one"?

>>58689752
Just film yourself busting farts and send that to your employer.

>>58689301
Beat me to it.

working on linux kernel
seriously

>>58689827
I'm sure that'll go over well, the Linux kernel development community is known for being friendly and welcoming.

None.
Unless you reach some level of fame (I'd say at least 50k stars on JewHub), nobody cares.

So I guess I should rephrase my answer to "tech/purpose/quality doesn't matter, only success/popularity".

>>58689865
pretend you genderfluid or some shit

>>58689146
Playing a team sport since age 7 and experiences with longterm relationships.

>>5868914
The kind that you have a reason to be proud of.

>>58689146
STOP MAKING SENSE

The kind you turned into a business, ran and then sold long before you sought the employment in question.

Never talk about your side projects at work. Especially not before you sign your employment contract. It's a great way for them to sneak in the "if you develop anything while you work here, it's ours" clauses.

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>>58689260
Quite common and totally not obscure in Russia.