Pros
- 1. This is a large, financially healthy company. Even with a bad Q1 09 quarter (with 33% decrease in software license revenue), SAP still managed to keep the overall revenue flat, and get a substantial profit - 2. Time horizon is long, so you have time to learn the skills to do the job, and the job is relatively stable. No running around from one mission to another like in a consulting company - 3. Roles are well defined - 4. Pay and benefits is fair, and management is generally supportive - 5. Easy acces to the office from Paris
Cons
The downsides are directly linked to the advantages of working there - 1. This is a huge company with a lot of politics, many entities with conflicting goals, with a general sense of confusion. Also, a 33% decrease in software licenses is not a good sign for a software company - 2. You have to be patient and willing to cope with a heavy process overhead. Projects are very long so it is hard to see the impact of your work on the market... - 3. Roles are very specialized, and there is very little movement to advance your career - 4. No salary increase in 2009. Management does not encourage movement, but rather specialization - 5. Lack of fun