Is it too late to shift from NetSuite to Oracle Fusion or DevOps?
Industry layoffs and the rise of AI in enterprise software are driving professionals to question whether they can successfully transition ecosystems or move into Sys Admin and DevOps roles. Workers worry about whether vendors will accept years of multi-certification experience from a different platform, or if they risk wasting time down the wrong career path.
What people tried
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- 1planning to learn and move career pathsDid this help you?
- 2asking peers on forums about the challenges faced by those who already switchedDid this help you?
- 3asking AI for adviceDid this help you?
- 4studying multiple certifications like CCNA, Sec+, and RHCSADid this help you?
- 5learning through Trailhead modules and Admin topicsDid this help you?
- 6planning to move into Apex, SOQL and LWC after getting comfortable with the platformDid this help you?
- 7Starting as a junior consultant for a partnerDid this help you?
- 8Learning accounting fundamentals to understand debits and creditsDid this help you?
- 9Staying in current helpdesk or IT support rolesDid this help you?
- 10Switching fields entirely outside of tech (e.g., trades like plumbing, welding, or locksmithing)Did this help you?
- 11Relying on self-study through certifications, home projects, or studying daily responsibilities of both pathsDid this help you?
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
“That brought me to feel worried about the feature of NetSuite projects specially with the AI being part of the ERP, in addition to the layoffs we started to observe.”source ↗
“Does anyone else thinking to shift to Oracle Fusion? and what could be the challenges they you faced if someone did it?”source ↗
“Could fusion partner or vendors accept some one who spent 5+ years of experience at NetSuite with multi certification to join them? Or is it too late?”source ↗
“I’m a NetSuite Developer with over 6 years of experience. But because of AI, I want to expand my expertise to beyond just the technical stuff.”source ↗
“I’m currently working as an independent contractor, any advice on how I can start learning more of the functional/financial side of things? Should I start as a junior consultant for a partner?”source ↗
“One thing I’m trying to figure out is how much Admin knowledge I should build before going heavily into development.”source ↗
“i want to get into a Sys Admin role and eventually a DevOps role which would be my end goal but i wanted to get a professionals opinion on this so i don't waste my time going down the wrong path”source ↗
“I’m a bit confused about what direction I should take with my career and would really appreciate some advice.”source ↗
“The problem is that I’ve been away from coding for quite a while and honestly feel like I’ve forgotten a lot. If I go back to software engineering, it feels like I’ll have to start from scratch again.”source ↗
“So I’m not sure what makes more sense at this point. Should I spend the next few months getting back into coding and try for software engineering jobs, or would it be better to move towards cloud/infrastructure/sysadmin?”source ↗
“I’m just trying to figure out the best way to build a career from my current position and get out of helpdesk.”source ↗
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