My problems, related to obtain a gainful employment, seem to be one|all of ...
- i happen to be in WV (USA), though i always mention i will relocate;
- haven't used MySQL but have paid experience of SQL w/ IBM DB2, which counts for nothing;
- am aware of OO & have written OO modules for personal use (not on CPAN), but have not written a heavy or of very long line count module;
- even though some ad would mention the job would be suitable for a programmer who can learn new things, in interview|screening process i would be told i don't know this or that.
Update, a few minutes later: some grammatical updates.