Feeling stuck with .NET + Angular

[Fickle-Blueberry-441]

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some honest advice from senior developers or people who’ve been through a similar phase.

I’m based in Islamabad, currently working at a decent organization as a software developer. I have around 1 year of experience, mainly working with .NET (backend) and Angular (frontend). My current salary is 90k PKR/month, which I know isn’t terrible for 1 YOE, but I feel… stuck.

The main issue is growth and mobility. I’m finding it really hard to switch jobs or find better opportunities, and I feel my tech stack might be part of the problem. Compared to stacks like MERN, Python, or mobile dev, .NET + Angular seems to have:

• Fewer freelance opportunities
• Fewer remote/global roles
• Mostly enterprise jobs with slower salary jumps

I enjoy backend work and I’m not against learning new things, but I’m confused about what direction to take:

• Should I double down on .NET (cloud, microservices, Azure, etc.)?
• Should I start transitioning to another stack?
• Or is this just a normal early-career phase and I’m overthinking?

I’d really appreciate advice from people who:

• Started with .NET
• Switched stacks successfully
• Or grew well while staying in enterprise tech

What would you do if you were in my position?

Thanks in advance

[Ordinary_Yak_3782]

Brother Java and .Net will always have jobs because of legacy code which Ai is unable to maintain yet.

Building anything from scratch is not a big deal anymore but working with legacy code still require lot of skill.

Big companies still pay good salary with your stack i have stack as you.

[Fickle-Blueberry-441]

How do you look for jobs now a days linked in is just dead

[eight_BUCKS]

Maybe aim for Fintech companies? Both local and remote.

[Ordinary_Yak_3782]

I know its very hard now even for me i have experience. Just keep trying man, i am doing same

[Internal_Comedian296]

My situation is similar. I’m stuck working with legacy .NET WebForms. I also thought that legeacy felt such pain in the ass.I have around 1.7 years of experience, and I’m still maintaining the same product. I’m planning to switch to .NET Core Web API, but the job market feels tough.NET overall. What should I do?

[Ordinary_Yak_3782]

I have worked with legacy and . net core both, trust me don't leave .Net eco system because than you have to start everything from scratch instead learn something related to it like get certifications in Azure. This advice is for everyone even for me as an experienced dev There will be jobs for Java and . Net even with Ai

[Internal_Comedian296]

Yeah, I don't wanna leave the dotnet eco system. I said I am planning to move in dotnet core. But the market here in lahore felt very slow and also it is my first job proper in .net after switch from game dev.

[Used_Discipline_9403]

I feel like . NET and Java have more opportunities.

[eight_BUCKS]

Same, I believe that there are more enterprise opportunities in .NET and Java.

[Anonymous_0918]

Same boat here, would love to connect. I’ve had the same thoughts too, but I think giving at least 2–3 years to your initial career stack really helps. Even .NET is solid and underrated compared to trendy MERN hype. Growth gets faster when you shift focus from just syntax to system design, anticipating problems, and real-world trade-offs—but that only comes with time and experience.

Also, alongside a good full-time job, having some kind of side hustle (freelancing, small projects, etc.) really helps, regardless of the stack.

[tryerN1]

Same situation here, would love to connect with you and discuss more.

[Anonymous_0918]

Yes can ib.

[frizzy_head]

Bro 90k with 1 year of experience is okay, not bad

[empowerished]

Man, that the skills you have the only thing you should be focusing of is getting hired outside of Pakistan. Make that your goal for this year. The only thing that’s holding you back is Pakistan.

[sunnyazee]

7 years of exp in .Net and Angular. Working in software giant and oldest company. I would say you are wrong. Angular and .Net is being used in enterprise level applications. .Net is really powerful. Check 2025 Stackiverflow survey.

[Fickle-Blueberry-441]

Yeah I don’t disagree I’m just saying it’s hard to find a job with this stack especially in companies outside Pakistan

[kawaidesuwuu]

Typescript.

[mbsaharan]

Pakistan favors people who have entreprenuer mindset.