I have been working with Laravel for a while. Most recently, I finished a large-scale SaaS project as a freelancer, which gave me solid experience with production environments and real business logic. Now I am looking for a full-time remote role in the EU or US market.
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Hey everyone,
I’m a 23.M from Kerala, recently completed my MCA from a lower-tier/Tier-3 college. Honestly, the job hunt right after graduation was brutal. For the first month, I couldn’t find anything, and it was incredibly depressing. Eventually, through a referral, I managed to land a Web Developer internship at a very small company.
Here are the details of the internship:
Stack: PHP (Laravel), Angular, etc.
Type: Work from Home (WFH), completely unpaid for now.
Future: After 4 months, they might offer me a stipend/salary of ₹10,000/month.
Current status: I just completed 1 month here.
When I first started, I was super depressed because every tech forum/Reddit thread says "PHP is dead" or dying. It felt like I was investing time into a dead-end tech stack. Because of this, I started learning Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) in Python from the basics on the side. I already know Python (Django, Flask, and REST APIs).
I am facing a massive dilemma right now and need some brutal, realistic advice:
The 6-Month Dilemma: I know most IT companies don't value a 1-month internship on a resume; it needs to be at least 6 months to a year to look credible. Should I stick it out here for 6 months just to get the experience certificate and stable resume line, or is it a waste of time since it's unpaid and PHP?
The Python Pivot: If I finish 6 months here in PHP/Laravel and want to jump to Python roles, will that experience count? If a Python job description asks for "6 months to 1 year experience," can I apply with my 6 months of PHP experience and pitch my Django/Flask personal projects, or will HR instantly reject me?
Bangalore vs. Training Institutes: Should I drop this internship, pack my bags, and go to Bangalore to network/find walk-ins? I’ve heard people say that in Bangalore, "if you throw a stone in any room, it'll hit a developer or an HR." Alternatively, should I join an intensive boot camp/institute like Brototype back home to get placed?
I feel incredibly stuck between wanting a stable resume and wanting to work on a modern tech stack that has a higher salary ceiling. What would you do if you were in my shoes?
Appreciate any guidance. Thanks!
[FOR HIRE] Laravel developer available for part-time work - late nights + weekends (GMT+8)
Portfolio / reference: ShipWithIan: https://shipwithian.online
I work full-time as a developer during the day, but I still have extra hours at night and on weekends that I’d rather use building things than burning too much time on games.
So I’m opening a few slots for part-time freelance Laravel work.
I can help with th ff.
I’m open to working with founders, agencies, small businesses, or anyone who already has a Laravel app and needs a reliable extra pair of hands.
Portfolio / reference: ShipWithIan: https://shipwithian.online
Timezone: GMT+8 (Philippines) Availability: late nights on weekdays + weekends
DM Me if You Need Help
Hello everyone,
I am a Junior PHP Developer based in Vietnam and currently looking for freelance opportunities. I have experience working with PHP, Laravel, WordPress, MySQL, REST APIs, and web application development.
What I can help with:
I am comfortable working with North American time zones and can adapt my schedule to meet project requirements and team collaboration needs.
Rate: $13–18 USD per hour (depending on project scope and complexity)
If you are looking for a reliable developer for ongoing work or short-term projects, please send me a direct message or contact me via email:
Email: phamhuunghi1412@gmail.com
Thank you for your time, and I look forward to discussing potential opportunities.