Career Change - Should I Or Shouldn't I?

[Former Member]

Hi Guys

This is my first post, so I'm still very new to the forum! I'm a South African, living in London at the moment doing consultancy work for Sage products. I have about 5 years experience in accounts consultancy and CRM, and would like to potentially move onto SAP.

The particular line of software that I'm specialising in at the moment is Sage 200 Accounts. I'm concerned that if I spend another few years or whatever on this product that it won't be beneficial for my career for when I go back to SA (They don't have Sage 200 in SA). I could use the experience I have in support, consultancy and project implementation and potentially apply it to SAP (I've never even seen it so it would be quite a big step), thereby carrying some useful knowledge back with me when I return home.

SO.... What are your thoughts?

Is there anyone here that has made the transition from another line of software to SAP?

Are you SAP consultants happy?

Thanks for taking the time to read this,

and Merry Christmas to you all!

Warren Hetherington

[Former Member]

Are you SAP consultants happy?

Well...I'm a Senior ABAP Consultant...And sure I'm happy -:) SAP it's was of the best thing could ever happen to me...Both professional and personal (Have meet many of the most brilliant minds around)...

But you know...That's only me...I'm too in love with SAP, so my answer should be taken as an good advice...You might other to participate in this thread as well -:)

BTW, Merry Christmas for you too -;)

Greetings,

Blag.

[matt]

ABAPers tend to be a more contented lot. Functional analysts seem to suffer from stress and having to write really long and profoundly dull documents. Sometimes they're allowed to put values into tables.

@Marilyn - I think that was a typo - I think you meant "Thanks for posting in the coffee corner, where some of the most entertaining and occasional intelligent conversation does happen."

Seriously... getting into SAP is very difficult. With your financial background, you might find some consultancies that are interested. Or you could land a job with a company that's implementing SAP. With what you've said about your background, I don't think you'd have difficulty doing the job itself, but most employers seem to look more at experience than ability. I made the switch into SAP from other technologies by landing a job with an employer who offered SAP training, because they found it so difficult to get experienced SAP people. But that was in the 90s, during a boom time. During a recession... could by tricky.

matt

[marilyn_pratt]

Are you SAP consultants happy?

warning, warning, a potentially volatile opening question.

I'm sure there will be plenty to answer you here Warren, hopefully those really engaged in CRM and accounting and not just the acerbic jesters (who although very bright in many topics, might find this a golden opportunity to have a hay day, and a little at your expense).

So let me quickly welcome you to the forum. Thanks for posting in the coffee corner, where some of the most entertaining and often intelligent conversation does happen.

best,

Marilyn

[Former Member]

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Are you SAP consultants happy?

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> warning, warning, a potentially volatile opening question. 
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> I'm sure there will be plenty to answer you here Warren, hopefully those really engaged in CRM and accounting and not just the acerbic jesters (who although very bright in many topics, might find this a golden opportunity to have a hay day, and a little at your expense).
> 
> So let me quickly welcome you to the forum.  Thanks for posting in the coffee corner, where some of the most entertaining and often intelligent conversation does happen.
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> best,
> Marilyn

Haha, well thanks for the two warnings! Jester they may, it's just a forum and although I was asking serious advice there's nothing wrong with a bit of banter hey.

[marilyn_pratt]

Then let the banter career advice begin