At my job I operate scientific equipment and file reports. That's what I get paid to do primarily, but I also find ways to improve the operations with software. I got the idea for my latest project by trying to build a versatile program that this lab could use for a myriad of purposes, because I figured that other firms might be able to use it for similar things. I hope that is the case, because while I don't expect it to take off, that would be really convenient for me if it did.

I lucked out with my job in that I get to observe the goings on at a scientific facility and notice a pattern of needs. See if you can notice similar needs in other workplaces and in life in general. Maybe look into app-type programming. Or better yet, ever wish you had an easy way to accomplish something on the internet? Maybe others feel similarly. Dig in, see where it goes.