If the software is simple enough that someone can make it just to have something on their CV, I think a paid developer needs to do something more substantial.
Asking for software that is not "simple enough" is exactly how you get bloated software with unnecessary features that only exist to justify whatever notion of "worth the price" you may have.
Programs should strive to be simple and focus on doing one thing, not try to be Swiss Army Knives to justify their price.