I didn't say that the number of users is irrelevant. There needs to be a minimum user base to make a language viable, however beyond that it's just tradeoffs.

I didn't say that the number of users is irrelevant. There needs to be a minimum user base to make a language viable, however beyond that it's just tradeoffs. While you might be cutting down the job market, you're also focusing on companies that are forward thinking, get to work with great technology, and get perks such as remote work. The most exciting part for me is that you get to shape the future of the ecosystem. Being on the ground floor of a new technology means that you get a lot of say in how it will evolve. For me the tradeoff was absolutely worth it, but I can understand how it's not for everyone.