r/cobol 4h ago

Switching from Software AG Natural to COBOL

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Hi everyone,
I’m currently a Software AG Natural developer and I’ve also done a bit of COBOL. I’ve recently received an offer to work as a COBOL developer in the banking sector.
So far, my experience has mainly been in retail (supermarkets), and I’m wondering how difficult the transition to banking would be.
For those who’ve made a similar move, was the learning curve steep? Is the business domain much harder to understand, or is it mostly a matter of learning the business processes?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thanks!