@enkiv2 @clacke @ajroach42 @jk I'm given to understand that Canada does require professional licensure for everyone using the job title of "Software Engineer"; universities offer an alternate track called "Computer Science" under the math department for those who want a similar degree but don't want the professional license. I don't know, and would be curious to find out, what impact that's had on their software industry.

I was negotiating a contract since February to support my work on my open source C to Rust translator (https://github.com/jameysharp/corrode), but last week I learned that the client painted themselves into a corner in which they couldn't legally let me do work for them in the open. (Don't ask.) Hell no.

I really want to work on Corrode. Should I try Patreon or similar? Any rewards I can think of are things I'd do for free. I just want a recurring tip jar for those who can afford to chip in…