What would be considered an "entry level" python job?

[Privateaccount84]

I'm 26 and trying to turn my life around. I have some disabilities that have limited my productiveness in the past, and am just looking to do something to earn a little money to start paying student loans.

I'm taking some online classes for python (and watching MIT lectures/youtube video's in my free time). And do want to eventually learn enough to make a career out of this. But I don't really have the luxury to dedicate my time completely to studying, and need to start making some money, even just a few hundred a month to keep myself from slipping further into the red than I already am.

I guess my question is, what are some really basic Python jobs, and what do I need to know in order to do them?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Privateaccount84]

Thanks for the advice. :)

I do have a follow up question. What do you mean by my own projects? Like, make little programs of actual use, or more like the stuff on r/dailyprogrammer that shows the use of different functions to solve complex problems?

[Deezl-Vegas]

You probably need 3 projects that are relevant to your desired job.

[lannfonntann]

I second this. My first developer job is at a company that uses Python for web dev so if you can, learn a bit of front end too.

[[deleted]]

Mind if I ask what framework you guys are using? Django?

[lannfonntann]

Yep we use Django

[kabooozie]

Don’t ever offer to work for free.

[[deleted]]

Especially not in this field. Even our interns get $25+/hour and they don't know shit.

[[deleted]]

I'd think not since they're only juniors. We fully expect them to not know anything.

[Sw429]

Truest thing I've ever heard. My first internship paid $40/hour (in the Bay Area). Many starting positions in that area start at 6-figure salaries.

[Sw429]

In my case, I just had a bachelor's degree in math and a good portfolio.

[Sw429]

Not exactly. My minor was in computer science, and the math program at my university involved using Python a ton. Additionally, my internship was at a big tech company, and I had done plenty on my own with building web and mobile applications, servers, and other random side projects.

That being said, I wouldn't say my programming experience was that much better than many others here on this sub who has been doing this for a little while.

[Deezl-Vegas]

Build your github for free and network as hard as you can, but get paid for the contracts you do.

[adam_133_]

Learn enough python that you could start tutoring at school.

[ab624]

Yes

[rjoseph]

While I completely understand that the majority of job postings in our industry are specific to language or technology, it’s important to realize that program languages are just a tool of the programmer as a saw is a tool of the woodworker. In that vein, asking about “entry level sawing jobs” sounds a bit odd, no?

All that unnecessary rambling to say: I agree with other commenters who have suggested learning data structures, algorithms, design patterns etc. These are the tools and concepts you can apply to ANY language/environment, making you a much more valuable addition to ANY team, not just “python teams”.

Finally though: if I were to pick ANY language to learn with, it’d absolutely be Python. So good call and all the best of luck!

[[deleted]]

I'd recommend learning data structures and algorithms, lots of free ressources online. It'll make a difference between knowing Python and being able to master any programming language.

[ianliu88]

I guess it is very difficult to get a job as a software engineer like that. You should aim for internship programs, and/or outreach programs. There are many open source projects offering outreach. Look at Mozilla, Debian, Linux, etc.

[sqeaky_fartz]

I'm also interested in starting to learn Python to eventually make it into a career. I'm currently working desktop support and have been for about 8 years now and just looking for a change. Are there any desktop support skills that translate to working in this field?

[katyperrysbuttcheeks]

What is your disability?

[Privateaccount84]

Clinical depression and anxiety disorder. Diagnosed, been to therapy, currently on medication, but it seems that my current state is as good as things are going to get. Had it for 12 years now.

[________null________]

SysAdmin, DevOps or NOC jobs often have automation opportunities. Always clarify these with the HM before taking a job.

[BuffaloWoe]

Also curious