byteslice

Status update (2019-04-13)

Added 2019-04-13 15:05:08 +0000 UTC

Hello 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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