Why so few Python jobs?

[Kemp Randy-W18971]

I walked into this bar last weekend, and after partaking of a few liquid
refreshments, I calmly walked over to the piano player.  After reflecting on
Python all day, I asked, "Do you know why there are so few Python jobs?"  He
replied, "no, but if you hum a few bars, I'll try playing it."

-----Original Message-----
From: Oleg Krivosheev [mailto:kriol at boopsie.fnal.gov]
Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2001 2:32 PM
To: python-list at python.org
Subject: Re: Why so few Python jobs?


Andrei Kulakov <sill at optonline.net> writes:

> On Fri, 28 Sep 2001 01:45:04 GMT, Warren Postma <embed at geocities.com>
wrote:
> >> Any ideas on why so few Python jobs are available?
> > 
> > In my job, I use Python, but it is because I know Python and felt it was
> > the best tool for the job.   But seldom is it the "defining"
characteristic
> > of a position. In particular, my job calls for C/C++ skills.  I have
ported
> > python to embedded system platforms we use, and so my job is more
entitled
> > "Embedded C/C++ Developer" than "Python Developer".
> > 
> > In other words, many more people use Python than it would seem from
their
> > Job Descriptions.   Also, few jobs would exist that would require you to
> > know ONLY python, and not also require C/C++.   Python may be great, but
> > remember, it's written in C.  That makes C great by certain logical
> > principles. An effect can not be greater than its cause, something like
> > that. <grin>
> 
> So, War&Peace is no greater than children's ABC book? :P

you meant War&World ?

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> > Warren
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