Re: Need Help - Career Advice

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

> I have the SAP knowledge of someone who has worked with it for 3
> years, and the Siebel knowledge of someone who has worked for 1 year,
> so Im still a novice in both technologies.
> 
> So I am screwed if I try to find another job?

In my opinion, these software packages and systems evolve so
fast and have new releases so often that no one really has
more than about 2 years of experience with any given system.
After 2 years, you are likely working with a new version of 
the software that is much different, so you have to take classes
to get caught up and hit the books to learn about the new stuff.
I really don't think you are all that far behind the curve.

What really matters as a consultant is knowing how to get an
IT project done.  Since you have been on a number of projects
by now, you must be getting pretty good at scoping out projects,
writing proposals, doing project plans, status reports, management
reports, delivery, etc.  That stuff is universal across all 
projects.  Hopefully, you have been gaining skills and experience
in this area, and have 5 years of project work under your belt.

On the down side, the job market is almost zero right now.  Unless
you absolutely cannot tollerate your job, I'd recommend keeping it
if at all possible.  The market should continue to get better, and
after the first of the year the opportunities should be a lot better.
Waiting 6 months might result in a far better selection of jobs,
and a much better offer.

-john-

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