How comfortable would it be to interact directly with users/clients?

The comfort of direct interaction with users or clients depends on personal communication skills and experience. For a senior PHP developer, this is often an important part of the job, especially if they are involved in requirements gathering, discussing technical solutions, or supporting the product.

Advantages of direct interaction:

• Quick clarification of requirements and expectations.
• Ability to suggest optimal technical solutions.
• Improved mutual understanding between the team and the client.

However, this requires active listening skills, the ability to explain technical details in simple language, and managing expectations. If these skills are lacking, interaction may be less comfortable, but they can be developed with experience.