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Scenario

Why contributing to open source feels like exploitation

I spend my evenings fixing bugs in software that billion-dollar companies use for free and sometimes I wonder if I'm just subsidizing their profits with my unpaid labor.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Generosity can become a trap when others mistake it for obligation.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Open source as philosophy?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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