I found this interesting blog post by TechTarget’s Matt Danielson on new SAP job skills and options for existing SAP analysts and developers. There also are some interesting comments.
In addition, check out this discussion thread on the BPX forum which throws the gauntlet down by challenging: “ABAPers – a relict of the past?”
ContractorUK.co.uk ‘s comment on the current SAP contractor market:
This growth in the average rate comes despite a fall in the hourly pay commanded by SAP consultants. This group has had a phenomenal year so far, with average rates typically well above GBP60 per hour. Rates have actually fallen by 8% in the last four weeks. Given that June and July saw increases of more than 10%, it should be clear what a volatile (if largely profitable) market this is.
The full article can be found here.