New ABAP Developer Want Some Guidance.....

[Former Member]

hello to everyone

i am a new abap programmer. I came from a strong programming background. I just has prepared the certification C_TAW12_70 but give the exam but i failed from 2% only (passing score was 52%). Well i am preparing again and take that exam in 3 months time again. But i need someone who work as a free lancer but i want to work for him to gain some experience. Also, i don't to get paid in return. It is just for the sake of experience i want. As it is always difficult for new starters end especially for independent developers. So, do help me guys.......

[OttoGold]

who work as a free lancer but i want to work for him to gain some experience. Also, i don't to get paid in return. It is just for the sake of experience i want

Why a freelancer?

Do I get you right that you`re ready to work for free and learn something/ get some experience in return for your effort?

That is very nice offer, also good attitude for a start, but it would take one months to train you and during that period that man or company would only invest in you and then let you go? I don`t think so. Sorry to say that, but this is not how things work.

Cheers Otto

[Former Member]

Hi There

i am much obliged that you have answered my question. In fact, i nearly loses hope that somebody gonna help me. I do understand that if some company or individual will spend some time to train me, definitely they want work in reward of that. I am not saying that i will leave them. After watching my effort and work if they pay me right money according to job. I am happy for work them whereas i would be an honor for me and i will appreciate that. Anyhow, sir in your opinion what should i do to boost my career. If you like to answer my question over my personal email address to here it is

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Once again i am much much thankful to you for your kind guidance.....

Waiting for your reply....

Farooq

Edited by: Matt on Aug 1, 2011 7:36 AM

[matt]

Please note, it is against the Rules of Engagement to post your email address in these forums. You can maintain one in your business card.

I think asking for a freelancer to mentor is not such a crazy idea. What the freelancer gets is a free resource to do income generating work, while he does something else.

From my own experience though, it's not that easy. I've just taken onto my company a chap who's a brilliant programmer, used to handling and processing complex data. But he doesn't know ABAP. He's very bright and learning through books, blogs and from me. It still takes quite a lot of my time. And that's the problem. Anyone who takes you on, even for free, is going to have to invest time and effort.

Another time I did something similar, it didn't work out. The guy really was not cut out to be a developer. Again it was a huge drain on my time. The reason I'm persevering with the new chap is that he knows how to handle complex data forms, which I need.

Another problem is that of having suitable work. For my employee, I've got a project that should hopefully generate income. But I've not much work that I can pass on to someone else - it's generally specific to my clients, requiring client specific knowledge.

I wish you all the best, but you've not chosen an easy path.