September 17, 201015 yr OK so this is something I don't understand. Lately I applied for a few jobs as a PHP developer, but I received 3 calls from people offering ASP.NET/C# developers job, even though I stated in my CV that my skills in that area are basic. Those guys were very persistent and they went on asking if I was willing to learn ASP.NET/C# if I got accepted for a junior position. Those guys sounded really desperate, I can tell you that. I mean WTF? Long ago I decided to concentrate on PHP, because let's face it - ASP sucks and I could give like a dozen reasons why (I'm not gonna at the moment). So why is there such a shortage of ASP.NET/C# specialists in UK, when overall PHP is way more popular? Every time I look at web developer job ads I can see 9 ASP jobs and 1 PHP job. Does someone know wtf is going on?
September 17, 201015 yr they're agents, what do you expect? Most are a law unto themselves and no f all about what skills are what. They just want to get you placed somewhere or on their books. Probably have stupid targets to fulfill as well.
September 17, 201015 yr Author Well I understand that, but the question is why ASP? PHP is more popular in the world by far, and yet here in UK probably 90% of free web developer positions are ASP? That's my question. they're agents, what do you expect? Most are a law unto themselves and no f all about what skills are what. They just want to get you placed somewhere or on their books. Probably have stupid targets to fulfill as well.
September 17, 201015 yr Author Thanks for the redirect, I only have two comments now; DOH and god dammit! http://www.webdesignerforum.co.uk/topic/39347-php-or-asp-in-industry/
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