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  • It's really hard for a fresher to get into the "SQL Developer" position. They usually want an SQL Ninja. Even places hiring a "Junior" SQL Developer want you to have a year's worth of experience.

    If you're still at a healthcare place (which has some huge opportunities to learn about databases), you might want to start there as a "junior". Keep in mind that will likely result in a cut in pay compared to being a manager, but there's nothing like having a mentor or two to teach you and getting the "time in service" on systems that you might already know about.

    While you're doing that, buy a copy of SQL Server Developer's Edition (Enterprise Edition with special licensing) and hit the books. Check out the Microsoft Web site for certifications and follow the plan.

    --Jeff Moden


    RBAR is pronounced "ree-bar" and is a "Modenism" for Row-By-Agonizing-Row.
    First step towards the paradigm shift of writing Set Based code:
    ________Stop thinking about what you want to do to a ROW... think, instead, of what you want to do to a COLUMN.

    Change is inevitable... Change for the better is not.


    Helpful Links:
    How to post code problems
    How to Post Performance Problems
    Create a Tally Function (fnTally)