> Open source projects do not require previous professional experience to > accept volunteers. So, one way out of your dilemma is to make a name > for yourself as an open source contributor -- help out with Python > itself and/or with any of the many open source projects that use Python, > and you will both learn a lot _and_ acquire "professional experience" > that any enlightened employer will recognize as such. That will take a > while, but not as long as getting a college degree (and it will be far > cheaper than the degree). > > Alex
I think this is the best idea to escape the python amateur circle and go in to open source project that are considered to be professional projects. I don't know if it will be better to find a project to contribute or to start a new one .. Will have a look around and think about. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list