byteslice
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Status update (2019-04-13)
🕑 Added 2019-04-13 15:05:08 +0000 UTCHello all,
After Patreon finished manually reviewing my account for suspicious activity, I received a total payment of $263.29 this month on the ninth. I had initially intended to write this status update the day I received my payment, but due to a demanding schoolwork and midterm schedule this week, I did not feel able to write it at the time.
In addition, I have been informed by other site staff that I am significantly undervaluing my work for the site, and that my goal tier of $300 per month is far too low. In response to this, I have added a new funding goal for $1000/month. Note that this new goal corresponds to a pay of approximately $6 per hour of work I do for the site. I do not expect to meet this within the month or even the year. I think it would be unrealistic to expect such rapid funding after the initial waves of donations, but I hope that one day I will reach this funding goal.
I applied to approximately six software development positions, both remote and local, about a month ago. I have not since heard back from any company I applied to, so my chances of finding sustainable employment this summer are likely drying up. The amount and difficulty of schoolwork I have is so mentally demanding that job applications are incredibly difficult for me to muster. I have not since applied to any other potential workplace so far.
I have final examinations scheduled in just a few weeks, so the chances that I will be making any major contributions between now and the end of the month are slim to none. However, once finals are over, I intend to resume development with my old vigor, starting with image processing.
Thank you all very much for your support last month. It means a lot to me.
Regards,
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Comments
Damaged
Patreon does that for all accounts when they reach a certain limit of total funds received. It's not painful in any way (except the waiting), and surprised me when it hit me, too.
Cult of Dust
Keeping yourself afloat is the most important. Much as I like Derpi, you still gotta eat and all.
