Maybe the market for web developers in your region isn't strong? If employers can't find workers with their ideal list of qualifications, then they'll cast a wi

Maybe the market for web developers in your region isn't strong? If employers can't find workers with their ideal list of qualifications, then they'll cast a wider net. You might not be much better off in that market even with a degree. Going remote opens your options, but you have far more competition. The hustler method is to hit the streets and get to know people. Find out what problems people are trying to solve and what sort of help they need. Find places you might like to work and figure out how to talk to people there. Hit social networks such as Twitter and LinkedIn. You'll need to get creative. People are going to be much more likely to find a spot for you if you're talking to them rather than firing off applications. And are web developers considered IT? Is PHP a fit for a company which has an IT department? You might need to find a smaller, scrappier place to work.