Hyperion and Ethics

Essbase and Ethics

It’s not of Essbase and at the same time, it’s not anything but Essbase. I have no idea of what can possibly be the apt title to this blog/article/topic. For a change, this is not a technical article. Yet, it’s worth a read. It’s about an incident, which had happened to me. I have got a mail from a gentleman stating his interest in learning Essbase and needs my support. As this is very common to me every other day, I had mailed him in return acknowledging positively that I am willing to share the knowledge which I have gained in years of my experience.
That the gentleman called me and started narrating his situation. He is an Indian, who went to US and had worked for some time in the field of BO .He has moved into Hyperion now (as he realized the demand of Hyperion in US market.) .He has absolutely no experience in Hyperion what so ever.
I opened my conversation by asking my conventional question "Hi, I am glad that you'd called me. Tell me, what I can do for you “ Adding more I have asked few more questions. "So, how many years of experience do you have ,and what tool or subject would you like me to support you , or do you have any specific burning production problem" Now, it’s his turn to reply. He said “I have worked in BO, and now shifted my field to Essbase and Planning, and I need your help" I was surprised to see people, who change their field for as per market demand, rather their inherent and latent talent, passion towards a field. With no exception, I respect all who change their fields, when they feel that they've learnt enough and had given back to the field. .These gentlemen change for sake of change (rather truth is more dollars).These guys add no value to any field for that matter.
Resuming the conversions .He had an interview, which was scheduled and he is not prepared to give. I felt sorry, as he had not much time to prepare, and I had promised him to spend time in the nights coming ahead, before interview, so that he can be comfortable in interview.
He said in a broken words “my request is, I wanted you to attend interview, which is a telephonic one, on my behalf’. Its was more than a shock to me. I could answer nothing .I was calm. He added “It’s a very common thing in US, and we pay some $ 500 for that”. I answered “I don’t do this, had never done. I can train you in Essbase or any other tool. But I don’t do this”
He added by explaining how important an employment is to him. I had nothing to say on it. Then, I thought, it must be a joke for a moment .I wanted to reconfirm this prevailing bad practice, and had requested him to mail me his resume and job description.
He finally said “Yes, I ll mail you in 5 mins, and I expect a positive response”.
I had got a mail, his resume states more than 8 years experience in Hyperion essbase , HFM and planning .
His job description clearly reflects the importance of the resource, which they have been looking for. This resource is going to complement decision support team. For once, I was not proud to be an Indian .If this is prevalent in US, then I would request all candidates and all dubious consultancies, who fake experience and provide a lesser competent resource to companies, not to do this any more. One needs to understand that Hyperion, which is a part of Business Performance Management, helps DSS (Decisions science support) of an organization /bank...etc.Its a crucial position/role .Do not entertain non-specialists.its hits the decision making of any company.
This would imbalance the situation and in long term, it’s harmful to the field of BPM. I know many, who work more than 12 hours a day, and seek no credit out of their work. They strive towards adding lot of value to the field (or to Hyperion tools). Unqualified people, who fake experience and do get credit .This would definitely imbalance the situation.
When once goes to US for job, they, without their consciousness, represent their country .Manners of them are closely observed to judge a nation .As nation is nothing but people. I don’t want India to be labeled as moral less and valueless.
Finally, I would plea to all, to work hard and dollars will come when they have to .Don’t drop your self to any level for money.

Sandeep Reddy Enti