September 17, 2013 at 7:50 am
All, I am in kind of bad situation here at work. I just took a new job less than 3 months ago and the SR DBA that I work with, come to find out, was totally against this position being filled as he wants to do all of the work himself. He has a hard time answering emails, pretty much wont take the time to answer any questions I may have regarding the environment as I am still getting acclimated. If I dont get any project based work, I sit here reading articles on Database Design, SQL Clusters, Performance Tuning etc...
Any time a request comes in for DBA work, I attempt to do it, but he takes gets it done etc... He tells me to find my own things to do. That being said, what are somethings I can do to keep me busy and also learn the environment while proving my self to this guy?
I've been through the job description and stuff I was not familiar with, I did. I have documented our SQL Servers to the best of my abilities; looking at any third party software tools that were installed and reading up on those.
Does anyone have suggestions on things they do when the first start a DBA role to keep busy, learn, and prove themselves?
Thanks and my apologies for the non technical question!!
September 17, 2013 at 4:44 pm
Gosh... I feel for ya. I guess I'd go to my boss (hopefully not the Sr DBA) and start a conversation about the problem. I'd also start looking for another job just in case that doesn't go well one way or another.
--Jeff Moden
Change is inevitable... Change for the better is not.
September 18, 2013 at 7:38 am
Jeff's right. Escalate the issue and start looking for jobs. Businesses do not long need employees that are relegated to "look for their own things to do".
September 18, 2013 at 8:56 am
Thanks, I have escalated this my boss, have had meetings, etc...Not much has changed. I am also looking for a new job!
September 18, 2013 at 12:31 pm
GBeezy (9/18/2013)
Thanks, I have escalated this my boss, have had meetings, etc...Not much has changed. I am also looking for a new job!
Yep, look for a new job, but in the mean time,I would start documenting EVERYTHING. Keep your boss involved and ask him to help document what your responsibilities are and how tasks are supposed to be divided between you and the other guy. Let him know that you want to get things done, but just dont have the opportunity. You have to suppose your boss hired you for a reason, figure out what that is and do that. Maybe your boss doesnt like the other guy and your complaining is helping him build a case to get rid of the 'uncooperative' guy. Have a one-on-one with the boss and find out what he wants from you and then do it.
September 18, 2013 at 12:38 pm
I've been a manager. I'm not sure immediately running to a higher-level authority reflects well on you.
Avoid the drama if at all possible. Speak privately and directly with the Sr. DBA first. Besides, that will (should) be the first thing the next-level manager asks you about.
And do find something else valuable to do.
SQL DBA,SQL Server MVP(07, 08, 09) A socialist is someone who will give you the shirt off *someone else's* back.
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