This is my first job as a programmer. I am working using the followig technologies:

• ASP.NET
• C#
• HTML
• CSS
• Javascript
• JQuery

I work for a firm which develops software for small banking firms.

Currently they have their software running in 100 firms. Their software is developed in Visual Fox Pro.

I was hired to develop an online version of this software. I am the only developer.

My boss is another developer, the only other developer in the firm. Therefore, my employer has a total of two developers.

My boss does not have any experience with .NET development. I have been working on this project for 8 months. The progress is there, but has been very slow.

I try my best to do what my boss asks. But the project just seems too ambitious for me.

The company has not done have any planning for the project. They just ask me to develop what their older software provides. So I have to deal with front end, back end, review code, design architecture, and more.

I have decided to give my best. I try a lot. But the project sometimes just seems to be overwhelming.

Question: Is it normal for a beginner programmer to be in this place?

• Are my employers just expecting too much of a new programmer?
• As a programmer, am I lacking skills one needs to deal with this?

I always feel the need to work in at least a small team, if not big one. I am just not able judge my condition. Also I am paid very low salary. I do work on Saturday as well.

Please, help to clarify my judgment. Any suggestions are welcome.