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Depressing. I'll tell you why: My Boston-based, recently acquired startup can't find people at all, so seeing hiring increase in the technologies we use (Javas
by ghc 13y ago
Depressing.
I'll tell you why: My Boston-based, recently acquired startup can't find people at all, so seeing hiring increase in the technologies we use (Javascript, Python, Angular) means that trendier startups who pull stunts like sponsoring free beer at the Boston Python meetup (Thanks Bullhorn!) are getting attention where we can't. And that sucks for me, because I need someone to replace me now that we've been acquired, so I can move on to my next project.
We're under corporate pressure to convert to C# and .NET as a result of the Python hiring crunch. I fear that this particular cure might be worse for us than the inability to find Python people.
- mountaineer 13y agoInteresting, I would think that there would be a lot of interest in joining a more established company (vs risk of startup) and use some of the new, shiny tools. I'm a C#/.NET by trade as well, and this would apply for me. I'd recommend sticking to your gut on the Python track rather than converting. Of course it depends on the type of apps and the team, but I'd agree with your take. Good luck with your search!
- myth_drannon 13y agoI would say it's more the uncertainty of recently acquired startup. The startup I was working previously(also Boston based) was hiring .Net guys and converting them to Python devs.