Author of a Python Success Story Needs a Job!

[Phlip]

Because it works better? My current job is mostly done at the office,
and I think it leads to better morale in many ways. I'm not sure about
productivity, though.

Ironically, I have heard that if your bossoids are enlightened enough to require
pair programming for most development, and if you install a full telecommuting
rig of remote eyeballs, Skype with audio, and a remote desktop solution such as
VNC, you can remotely pair very productively.

(He posted from work, soloing!

 

[Paul Rubin]

I know whereof I speak, I have been fortunate enough to work remotely
(across the country) for the last ten years, for two different employers.

Some like working remotely, others don't. I had to work remotely for my
last couple of jobs. I hated it. I want to actually see my co-workers
(not necessarily every single day, but as a normal part of work and not
something unusual) so that handwaving discussions actually involve
meaningful waving of the hands. YMMV.

 

[Steve Holden]

I'm surprised there aren't a ton of Python programmers there, given
that's where Brand G is and so forth. Anyway, when posting that type of
message, it would probably be helpful to describe what your company
does, what you're looking for, and (if possible) supply a url.

And don't forget the Python Jobs Board. Google is your (Mountain View)
friend. Hey, maybe they are sucking the pythonicity into a local vortex
and you are suffering the consequent low pythonicity quotient? I must be
a bit like living next door to the 800 lb python ...

regards
Steve

 

[Steve Holden]

I'm surprised there aren't a ton of Python programmers there, given
that's where Brand G is and so forth. Anyway, when posting that type of
message, it would probably be helpful to describe what your company
does, what you're looking for, and (if possible) supply a url.

And don't forget the Python Jobs Board. Google is your (Mountain View)
friend. Hey, maybe they are sucking the pythonicity into a local vortex
and you are suffering the consequent low pythonicity quotient? I must be
a bit like living next door to the 800 lb python ...

regards
Steve

 

[Steve Holden]

It occurs to me that in some domains, this combination of Python and
the design and production of physical artifacts could be fairly
attractive, even though it may or may not be what you want to focus on
in pursuing a software career. For example, I follow the goings-on in
the various open hardware communities, and there isn't really a
shortage of boards, controllers, components or chipsets which can be
put to use, but taking these things and producing a well-designed case
in order to deliver a readily usable piece of equipment is something
which seems beyond most of the interested parties: people who know one
thing well can be completely oblivious of the ways of another thing.

Sometimes, it seems to pay to be knowledgeable in two different kinds
of endeavour whose practitioners rarely interact, and perhaps there
might be opportunities for you in this regard. Nevertheless, I
obviously wish you success in your employment search.

As encouragement, or at least corroboration:

http://pythonide.blogspot.com/2008/10/how-to-make-money-with-free-software.html

regards
Steve

 

[Steve Holden]

Some like working remotely, others don't. I had to work remotely for my
last couple of jobs. I hated it. I want to actually see my co-workers
(not necessarily every single day, but as a normal part of work and not
something unusual) so that handwaving discussions actually involve
meaningful waving of the hands. YMMV.

Speaking as someone who does a lot of remote work, I can honestly say
that for the right opportunity (e.g. the chance to work with a
particularly bright team) I could be persuaded to lower my rate and/or
travel.

The contracts I cherish are the onces that give me the opportunity
(though not usually 100% of working hours) interact through the face
with other professionals. I find local working groups and interest
groups very valuable for this (when I can find time to do it), but I am
probably lucky in spending a lot of time around DC and some round NYC,
both major IT markets.

regards
Steve

 

[Steve Holden]

Some like working remotely, others don't. I had to work remotely for my
last couple of jobs. I hated it. I want to actually see my co-workers
(not necessarily every single day, but as a normal part of work and not
something unusual) so that handwaving discussions actually involve
meaningful waving of the hands. YMMV.

Speaking as someone who does a lot of remote work, I can honestly say
that for the right opportunity (e.g. the chance to work with a
particularly bright team) I could be persuaded to lower my rate and/or
travel.

The contracts I cherish are the onces that give me the opportunity
(though not usually 100% of working hours) interact through the face
with other professionals. I find local working groups and interest
groups very valuable for this (when I can find time to do it), but I am
probably lucky in spending a lot of time around DC and some round NYC,
both major IT markets.

regards
Steve

 

[Simon Brunning]

Why is it so many, so called high tech companies, insist on the 19th
century practice of demanding an employee's physical presence in a
specific geographic location.

Pair programming and co-location with your end users both hugely
increase real productivity, in my experience. The programmer-to-code
step is only one of many parts of the process.