On: Ask HN: Have you been laid off?

[jeremyjh]

I've never seen a job listing for C++ development that doesn't require professional experience in that language.

[bashwizard → jeremyjh]

I've never bothered with the requirement of professional experience when applying. Still got interviews and offers.

[meheleventyone → jeremyjh]

Then the only way to get professional experience without it is to apply to them anyway and it’s a pointless qualifier.