I can't imagine a world where a programmer in NYC can't find a job.
That's why I'm asking, finding a job in NYC and the Bay Area have both been the most pleasant and amusing job searches of my life so far.
It depends on your specialty.
True. I am ready to work as a junior developer too. I have computer science background and have willingness to learn as well but that just does not cut it, in this market.
I am however working on my own apps and learning and trying to build a portfolio that way.
What open source work have you done?
I write Python scripts, write HTML and jQuery. I do not have anything concrete yet.
Let this be a lesson to anyone who happens to read this to have a public portfolio of projects rounded out before you graduate, or before you need your first programming job.
I have started looking fairly recently but my point was the looking for a new job, in this market is not easy, esp when you are not living in the area you are looking for a job in.
I am a programmer but I live near DC. Finding something from here is difficult.
DC is still not a horrible market. What are your specialties? Would you consider living elsewhere to save your career?
I would like to be in NY/NJ area. A recent family tragedy makes me want to stay close.
Moments like this remind me I don't have much in common with most people.
Is my wanting to stay with family a rare thing?
It should be a common thing for his phrase to make sense...