Switch profile from SAP PS consultant to UNIX C/C++ Developer ???

[sandeepsabhaya]

Hi

I am working in an MNC as a SAP PS consultant since last 2 years. I didn't find my work interesting from very beginning but kept working in this field as future scope is good. till now I have worked in support project where PS is not much used. My interest is in development and i want to switch my profile.

I want to go for C/C++ developer on UNIX platform.

Problem starts from here i have few question whose answer i am finding:

1. Is sap ps is still the right choice for me?

2. After working 2 years in SAP how to get technical job?

Please help me to overcome this confusion.

[Former Member]

Curious to know what motivated you to get into the ERP world in the first place? Mean, you surely would have a fair understanding of the profile you were getting into.

SAP PS is indeed a hot skill among many, nevertheless, if your inclination is towards coding and you have background in development, could consider switching to SAP ABAP profile. ABAP, if you are aware, is a programming language developed by SAP to meet the programming needs of its business solutions. It can be used only on SAP platform. It’s different from C, C++ though.

Down the line, if you dislike ABAP, you may then consider switching your profile to something else. IMO, hang in there for a while, explore other areas in SAP, just for the fact that getting a break in the ERP world is an achievement in itself!!

Warm regards,

Pradeepkumar Haragoldavar

[sandeepsabhaya]

Thanks Pradeep I will surely thnik about it.

[Former Member]

Hi Sandeep,

I find your post pretty interesting but not unusual. I have seen many people doing a different job but liking something else. A few things I would suggest you before you take any decision:

1. Don't quit your current job before anything great works out for you according to your interest.

2. Find out how is the job market for people with C & C++ programmers. 3. How many years of experience are the employers are asking and what type of project - coding experience is in demand. 4. How is the job market for freshers with C/C++ knowledge.

Now, take sometime and explore BI/BW/BO/ABAP and see if they catch your attention.

Cheers,

Nagarajan Viswanathan

[sandeepsabhaya]

Thanks Nagarajan