Can anyone outside the U.S. - preferably in Europe - share similar stories, if any?
I find that the U.S. has so many cool ways to work your way into a programming gig, it makes anyone outside red with envy, but I struggle to find something similar in Europe - especially in smaller countries.
What would your advice be for us who can't get a U.S. visa?
EDIT: I'm thinking mainly of Python/Django jobs and communities here.
The big advantage with the US in this case is that it is often cheap and easy to fire someone. This makes companies much more likely to take a chance on someone, since they know they can get quickly rid of them if it doesn't work out.
I find that the U.S. has so many cool ways to work your way into a programming gig, it makes anyone outside red with envy, but I struggle to find something similar in Europe - especially in smaller countries.
What would your advice be for us who can't get a U.S. visa?
EDIT: I'm thinking mainly of Python/Django jobs and communities here.