From C# to Java

Question

I don't know whether this is a valid question to ask here or not, but I made an attempt.

I am basically a C# guy. But since the last 7 days I have been asked to work in java (J2SE 1.4) and I am working in that. and gradually I am finding interest in that.

I want to learn more about it and since I am finding a lot of similarity between C# and Java(what ever I have gleaned + worked so far in those 7 days), I am planning to steer my career in that.

But having spent for more than 2 years in C# and then moving to java, will it be a problem in future (say after 3/4 months) if I need to change my job.. I mean my most of the exp. lies in C# and just started JAVA. so how the technical panel will accept me if I need to change the platform?

Thanks

Answer 1

Focus on becoming a better developer. Learn as many languages as you can. Any employer that won't hire you because you don't have X months experience with Java/C#/MSMQ/LOLCODE is clueless.

Good companies want to hire smart, well-rounded developers. Not someone who listed a magic combination of technologies on their CV.

Answer 2

I think most everybody on this site would encourage you to learn a new language if it interests you. IMHO, the fact that you've been focusing on C# would not stop me from hiring you in a Java position. If you have a strong grasp of C# then you should not have any problem switching to Java.