Where's the best place to get started in the scene?

I have experience programming. I've worked on a few websites, written JavaScript AI, worked with bash commands, and been working on a unity project.
I'm new around here though. So what's good? There's always work to be done right?

Welcome aboard.

There's the hire a freelancer section and want to buy too. Donno the rules about replying there so ask a mod.

Outside BHW there's upwork and sites like that where you can sell your skills.

Welcome to BHW. Good luck on your journey.