SAP UK Job Market in 2009

Hi Everyone,
Hi,
It's a generally asked question. Can anyone of you predict the SAP job market in UK 2009? If you can make out a small line of SAP FI/CO specifically in 2009 would be great. Thank you very much for your time and help.
Reg,
Kevin.

Seems pathetic, hope for the best

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Hi Gurus,
Can somebody tell me how is the job market in SAP right now...Has it been affected by recession or is it likely to be affected negatively by global recession like other software jobs.
Waiting for your replies eagerly.
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Nazim.
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Edited by: Lakshmipathi on Feb 24, 2009 11:47 AM

I would tend to agree with you. I originally predicted in another thread from last year that things will start stabalizing and picking up in May 09 again. I think this happened after the statutory reports of large companies which is what I was waiting for, but don't want to put my name to it. It was just a 2 cents...
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Hello Ravi sir,
I really admire you and your opinions. They are the foundation of what I am today, (Not kidding, I read so much that you have taught us)
With all due respect, I would like to put forth my opinion on what is being perceived about me or for that matter, anyone desiring a similar goal.
Working in USA is not the Pinnacle of life. Neither are the superbikes and Money. The term what I should have used is Financial Freedom. I have my personal likes and dis likes towards certain 'Material stuff' but that as well in not the pinnacle of life. It is a part of life. As a matter of fact, you cannot put one thing as a pinnacle of life. We should have a balance of all; work, family, friends , personal hobbies and personal development.
If I have to have to work, I would love to be paid my worth, which is not happening in India, due to stiff competition. Earn good enough to pursue my hobbies of riding on a superbike is a way of living which I would like to pursue. This is not a suggestion I am giving to those who are reading.
This being said, it shows that I do not care about SAP as a career, instead I am using it as a tool. So let me clear this out. I had other tempting options as well, which could have led me to a better financial freedom in or out of the country. I had an option to be as a Navision consultant way before I could have gotten a job in SAP. Realizing the fact that I have to work for 8 hours a day for the rest of my life, I would choose to do something that I like. I do like SAP. It's challenging but I like it. I would not strive any career if I don't like it.
And I believe you are living in UK?
I would, with all due respect, ask you to come to India and
1. Work passionately.
2. Learn on a daily basis
3. Try to learn niche skills in your area
4. Help others and try to mentor the juniors
5. Next five years learning is the only way you live
My intentions are not to doubt about your objectives of living there. I really respect the decision you took. I'm sure you would have your reasons which are very specific to your needs.
Simply put:
This goal is pushing me to work harder, staying focused, and achieving new things. If I get this, I will look for a new goal, and push myself even further. This might not make sense to everyone, but honestly I am doing what I believe would make my life better.
I put this question up, just to understand the job market out there and how can I make what I like a reality. I'm sorry if this question sent a different signal out there all together.
Ravi sir, I respect u a lot and will follow your advice. I will work hard for sure.
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I hope it, any of my opinion did not offend you. If so, I would really like to apologies.
I would really like to know your opinion on my thoughts and guide me, after knowing that I don't keep it as an ultimate goal, as to what would best be of value to my intent to go out.
I would also like to share this beautiful post How to be successful in life ? which talks about what is success in life, and not only SAP. He just might have presented my opinion in a better manner.
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Hi
I have completed my SAP Financials Certification last month. I am looking for SAP junior functional consultant jobs but having no experience is a problem. I am also looking for SAP Intern jobs or voluntary jobs for experience but no luck
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yeahh, the market for newcommers is very difficult. Forget a job in a consulting company; they normally want only senior or medium-size consultants and if they ever publish an ad for juniors, then yoú still have unfortunately bad cards.
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