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The Marquis de America
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Okay, so I am a freelance developer. I am adept at HTML, CSS, JavaScript, but--even though I am a master of Java and C++--I still haven't really become a guru at PHP. I understand PHP and what it does and I have created some basic scripts for websites that I have created--mainly nav bar and mailing subscription stuff. Well, my problem is this. My friend referred me to a friend who needs someone who is skilled in PHP to do backend work with Magento (ecommerce web application). My friend told me to just go and do it and that I could easily pick it up (he is aware of my abilities with Java and other languages and thinks that because of my proficiency with the said languages, I would be able to pick it up right away). The problem is that I don't know Magento and I still need to refer to my PHP books or tutorials to do things, but when I do I understand them. This is a contract job and considering how bad the economy has been and that I have been out of work for a while doing freelance Website Development and Tutoring, I really sort of need this job.
Would I be putting myself in a bad position if I told her that I can do the tasks she is looking for without knowing Magento and without being a guru at PHP? I really need this job AND experience. Please, be very honest and not snide, here. I am a smart, educated guy. What would you do if you were me right now?
Would I be putting myself in a bad position if I told her that I can do the tasks she is looking for without knowing Magento and without being a guru at PHP? I really need this job AND experience. Please, be very honest and not snide, here. I am a smart, educated guy. What would you do if you were me right now?