• Hi Duran,

    Sorry for the lateness of my response, my partner & I have just relocated to the UK from Jersey C.I. and I've been getting my internet supplier set up.

    I'll definately set up a lab at home I have both a home server and a powerful laptop so I was thinking of getting them talking together to practice some of the skills which require networked machines. As I'm in the UK I don't have any knowledge of the 'tax breaks' you mention. I have thought about trying to get a job in the US, are there opportunities for qualified outsiders? 🙂 I like the idea of contracting and I feel that being on the floor and getting my hands dirty would be beneficial. It's really frustrating having all my SQL certs and I love anything SQL so I just want to be working right now. I don't mind low pay either as long as I'd have the opportunity to prove myself and to show an employer how passionate I am about all things SQL. I think I will start looking at the BI side as well but won't commit at this crossroad as who knows where I may end up!

    Thanks for your reply...

    Dan (ITGuy) 🙂

    MCTS | MCITP | Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration & Development
    MCSA | MCSE | Business Intelligence SQL Server 2012