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i'm interested to hear you experiences. Most companies I know (circleci included) are dying for skilled devs, though there's no shortage of not-great devs.
by pbiggar 14y ago
i'm interested to hear you experiences. Most companies I know (circleci included) are dying for skilled devs, though there's no shortage of not-great devs.
- rdouble 14y agoThe demand for skilled programmers is unevenly distributed. There's huge demand in the Bay Area and then a much smaller smattering of demand elsewhere. If you are a skilled dev who doesn't live in the Bay Area, it can very much feel like you aren't in demand. I don't know if that is what he meant, or if he was just being contrarian.
- tuxidomasx 14y agoExactly. It's been my experience that programming job offers in certain areas are plentiful, but the vast majority require relocation if you aren't local. A very small percentage might be open to remote workers, but unless you live in or around these "hot spots" you're going to have a more difficult time finding work, not to mention a comparatively lower compensation.
- pbiggar 14y agoIf you're a skilled dev not in the Bay Area, but can work well remotely, there are plenty of companies hiring. For example: https://circleci.com https://circleci.com.
- dvanduzer 14y agoIf you are hiring, your website does not make that particularly obvious. (Interested applicants will read your blog to learn about you, but surely more prominent placement would generate more flow. Especially since your potential customers are your most likely employees.)
- pbiggar 14y agoTouche. Our jobs page needs another draft (though check it out and give me feedback: https://circleci.com/jobs https://circleci.com/jobs).
- darka 14y agoSimilar experience in UK (Edinburgh, at least). Startup companies are dying to hire great devs, but the vast amount of people applying for tech jobs lack the necessary skills.