[innoprenuer]

or alternative to working on OSS is to create a product and try to sell it. If it sells you dont need a job at all and yout are sitting on a money making startup. And if it doesnt then you can use this product to show case your skills to the potential employer.

[tlack]

YES! Great point! And having known the business inside and out, plus the tech, plus showing what a hard worker you are - you'll be a triple threat!