Originally Posted by
sandor
I am just learning java in the hopes of bettering myself in the IT job market. Right now I do low level IT support but would really love to be a full time programmer. But I am wondering if Java is what I should be spending my time on. I see a lot of .Net jobs. I have looked at .net and it seems to look a lot like Java so I don't think I am totally wasting my time on java. Is php a better use of my time? I think it is easier to learn, altho not object oriented. What I am looking for is a secure, decent paying job. Any thoughts?