Re: Working for Linux/Debian
Hello Zayd,
> I hope that you are doing well. My name is Zayd. I am currently in
> the midst of a career change. A couple of years ago, I discovered
> Linux and realize that I have a passion for it. I have already
> completed my Bachelors degree. I recently also completed an
> Introduction to Linux course through the Linux Foundation. I was
> looking at different jobs and realized there are many different
> Linux Engineer positions available. I, however, do not have the
> necessary experience and qualifications. This is something that I
> would like to pursue and was wondering if you can give me
> information about pursuing a career in Linux.
There are way too many companies that employ Linux for their
day-to-day operation; I would not know where to start, and it would be
foolish of me to point you at one of them without first knowing what
do you enjoy doing with Linux. Are you interested in becoming a
programmer? A systems administrator? A network administrator? Aiding
the adoption of Linux in the desktop? In documenting software use?
etc. Each of them points to a completely different career -- with a
completely different entry point.
> I enjoy and use Debian but I wasn’t sure who to get in touch with
> this. If you do not have the information, can you point me in the
> direction of someone either at Debian or elsewhere who could help me
> learn how to get into a career with Linux Administration or Software
> Development geared towards Linux. Thank you and best wishes!
Debian is not a company, and has no employees at all. There are
several companies, of course, that employ people to work for Debian in
different ways -- but Debian itself cannot be the workplace you are
looking for.
I see here you do mention "Linux administration or software
development" -- OK, I lacked some reading when writing my first
paragraph ;-) Try to think what areas you know (and enjoy) most, and
build a profile around those specific areas. That will help you narrow
down your search!
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