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I've been teaching myself python and django for a couple of years, but I don't seem to find many entry-level python jobs in the UK. If I'm looking to begin a career in programmming / web development, and don't have a CS degree, would I be better off trying to learn and find a job using another language, and then lookign at Python/django opportunities once I've got some more professional experience?

(I know people will say "you should be able to work in any language", but Python is just so nice compared to PHP for example. I acknowledge that "program in any language" is good advice, but I'd still love to get a job concentrating on Python if I can.)

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Please take a moment to read the FAQ as career advice questions and "Which technology to learn next" questions are off topic here. – maple_shaft♦ Feb 1 at 17:58
Shame, I was hoping to get a few more answers before you closed it :) – user924731 Feb 1 at 17:59
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You should have enough reputation now that you can use the Chat feature. Visit the Whiteboard and see if you can spark the conversation there – maple_shaft♦ Feb 1 at 18:05
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I think that it is particularly difficult to get your first job in your favorite technology. With 3-5 years of software dev experience, you may find yourself more attractive to those few Python employers out there, particularly when they see your enthusiasm for Python. – Eric Wilson Feb 1 at 19:42

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Get a job working with what you love. Compromise as little as possible on that. Look for telecommuting jobs... It seems like there are so many jobs for coders and so few that you should be able to find something. :)

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