why study PHP if there are so many programmers in the eastern countries that are REALLY good BUT prices are REALLY low ... something about 6 - 8 USD / per hour...
I am one of them .. but I know a lot of guys looking for a job.
and projects like
http://www.faces.md - is what we do within 3-4 days.
I am from Moldova, and if you have any job, please contact me I will find the best deal for you.