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# [Contributing to Tech Communities: How Open-Source can land you a job and get you out of the Skill Paradox 💼](https://wasp-lang.hashnode.dev/contributing-to-tech-communities-how-open-source-can-land-you-a-job-and-get-you-out-of-the-skill-paradox?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In this article, we’re going to see how open-source can change your career for the better and get you out of the Skill Paradox

Sep 28, 2023 · 10 min read · wasp-lang.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Lucas Lima do Nascimento](https://hashnode.com/@LLxD)

@LLxD · Minas Gerais, Brazil

  
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Software Developer @ PicPay

Hello 😃! I’m Lucas, a developer resident in Brazil 🇧🇷. I’m passionate about UX/UI, JavaScript, Python and my two favorite art forms: desi

## Responses 3

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[Carlos Armando Marcano Vargas](https://hashnode.com/@Carlos27)

[Oct 1, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/contributing-to-tech-communities-how-open-source-can-land-you-a-job-and-get-you-out-of-the-skill-paradox/65156ea820e8ff3b6661d184/comment/65197d016b3bc78129070145)

Great Article.

[Matija Sosic](https://hashnode.com/@matijash)

[Sep 28, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/contributing-to-tech-communities-how-open-source-can-land-you-a-job-and-get-you-out-of-the-skill-paradox/65156ea820e8ff3b6661d184/comment/651580695d5d746448ea6a08)

Wow, thanks so much for this! Hacktoberfest is coming and this is just what I was looking for :).

[Vince Canger](https://hashnode.com/@vincanger)

[Sep 28, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/contributing-to-tech-communities-how-open-source-can-land-you-a-job-and-get-you-out-of-the-skill-paradox/65156ea820e8ff3b6661d184/comment/651574ce5d5d746448ea6800)

Great tips here, Lucas!