Do not stop learning outside of work after you get your first web development job. If you do stop learning your career will stall and eventually technology will pass you by.

If you started your career without an education, keep learning by earning a certificate from a university in your time away from work.

You can take the college credits from your certificate program and apply them to an Associate degree, and then transfer the Associate degree into a Bachelor degree.

Challenge yourself and earn more money by taking on freelance work outside of your job. Freelance clients can also be a great way to network for future long-term employment.

The web development job market is too strong for you to stay in any job you are unhappy with. You should not be afraid to test the job market at any point in your career.

Because the job market is in favor of the employees, it is up to the employers to provide you with reason to stay. Just letting your employer know you are unhappy may produce some good results for you, and if your issues are not addressed you can easily move on to another web development position.

Find what you want. It is out there for you.