[smokinn]

The others might be fine but I'd advise against moving to web frontend unless you're really interested in that. Senior web frontend positions are pretty much non-existent and from what I can tell those guy don't get anywhere near as much respect or pay as other programming positions.

[aaronblohowiak]

> Senior web frontend positions are pretty much non-existent and from what I can tell those guy don't get anywhere near as much respect or pay as other programming positions.

Depends on the industry/area. In SFBay a talented javascripter can command as much as a talented Rubyist if you are willing to work at a startup. Bonus points if you also have a graphic design or UX chops.

The move from AS to JS is also not going to be as big a jump. Further, if you are taking a pay cut to shift stacks then I would suggest that you are getting in on new stacks too late.

[darksaga]

I agree front-end guys don't get a lot of respect compared to the back-end guys. However, most of the back-end guys I know still think coding in tables is the way to go.

The thing you have to remember is supply and demand. Companies will pay you when supply is low, since they are in need of good talent. If you're a good negotiator - like myself, you can write your own ticket.