>This isn't really chatter but I don't see a category which fits exactly, so here goes. I am looking at an opportunity which involves intensive (3 month) training in either C# or SQL Server. After that the company which offers the training assists you in finding a job. I am trying to decide which technology I want to pursue. From the POV of personal preference I could go either way, with maybe a slight edge to C#. Another factor, obviously, will be employment and salary prospects. I have looked on dice.com and there are 200+ openings for both in my area. (Boy, is that refreshing). Am interested to hear from anyone who thinks one or the other has a better job market, both now and going forward. I am also looking for a good reference for salary information. My googling must not be quite up to speed because so far I have not found anything very specific. Maybe I need a better methodology for finding salary data?
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Hmm, typically these shops that train you for "no money down", then help place you later, are pretty hard nosed. It sounds like you're indenturing yourself. Read all the small print on anything you're about to sign, count your digits afterwards, ...

Were you not an MS MVP at one point? Even if it wasn't a .Net MVP, I'd suggest that is enough to differentiate you from the "herd".

MS really, really wants devs to use .Net. I'm sure if you look around there are plenty of low- or no-cost training materials from them. Plus tons of fora. Plus tons of good books.

You have enough experience as a dev already, learn this stuff yourself. You shouldn't need to tie yourself to this company.