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  • RE: How's this for a Job Description

    I had a similar experience when someone who listed Integration Services and SSIS on the same job requirements. So I put "SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)" to get the recruiters...

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    October 30, 2012 at 8:41 am

    #1554190

  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    I just heard that Boston suspended public transport too.

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    October 29, 2012 at 10:58 am

    #1553810

  • RE: How's this for a Job Description

    Lee Crain (10/29/2012)

    Everything looks pretty good except for one thing that red flags that job description:

    "Must have ability to work under pressure to meet tight delivery timelines."

    ...

    It's been my experience...

    Brandie Tarvin, MCITP Database AdministratorLiveJournal Blog: http://brandietarvin.livejournal.com/[/url]On LinkedIn!, Google+, and Twitter.Freelance Writer: ShadowrunLatchkeys: Nevermore, Latchkeys: The Bootleg War, and Latchkeys: Roscoes in the Night are now available on Nook and Kindle.

    October 29, 2012 at 10:55 am

    #1553807

  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Stefan Krzywicki (10/29/2012)

    Brandie Tarvin (10/29/2012)

    Stefan Krzywicki (10/29/2012)

    Slowly, but surely the entire northeast is shutting down today. Glad I decided to work from home, that means I can still put in...

    Brandie Tarvin, MCITP Database AdministratorLiveJournal Blog: http://brandietarvin.livejournal.com/[/url]On LinkedIn!, Google+, and Twitter.Freelance Writer: ShadowrunLatchkeys: Nevermore, Latchkeys: The Bootleg War, and Latchkeys: Roscoes in the Night are now available on Nook and Kindle.

    October 29, 2012 at 10:24 am

    #1553795

  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Stefan Krzywicki (10/29/2012)

    Slowly, but surely the entire northeast is shutting down today. Glad I decided to work from home, that means I can still put in a full day.

    BTW, here's...

    Brandie Tarvin, MCITP Database AdministratorLiveJournal Blog: http://brandietarvin.livejournal.com/[/url]On LinkedIn!, Google+, and Twitter.Freelance Writer: ShadowrunLatchkeys: Nevermore, Latchkeys: The Bootleg War, and Latchkeys: Roscoes in the Night are now available on Nook and Kindle.

    October 29, 2012 at 10:02 am

    #1553785

  • RE: How's this for a Job Description

    I'm not actually looking for a job, BTW. I'm just posting interesting descriptions.

    Here's one that looks reasonable and typical production DBA. At least according to my POV. Would the...

    Brandie Tarvin, MCITP Database AdministratorLiveJournal Blog: http://brandietarvin.livejournal.com/[/url]On LinkedIn!, Google+, and Twitter.Freelance Writer: ShadowrunLatchkeys: Nevermore, Latchkeys: The Bootleg War, and Latchkeys: Roscoes in the Night are now available on Nook and Kindle.

    October 29, 2012 at 9:18 am

    #1553766

  • RE: Today's Random Word!

    crookj (10/29/2012)

    Stuart Davies (10/29/2012)

    Brain

    Freeze

    Batman

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    October 29, 2012 at 7:40 am

    #1553724

  • RE: Today's Random Word!

    Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

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    October 29, 2012 at 5:11 am

    #1553677

  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    This is the first I've heard of ransomware. Thanks for the heads up on it.

    Brandie Tarvin, MCITP Database AdministratorLiveJournal Blog: http://brandietarvin.livejournal.com/[/url]On LinkedIn!, Google+, and Twitter.Freelance Writer: ShadowrunLatchkeys: Nevermore, Latchkeys: The Bootleg War, and Latchkeys: Roscoes in the Night are now available on Nook and Kindle.

    October 29, 2012 at 4:43 am

    #1553671

  • RE: How's this for a Job Description

    Thank you, Craig. I was wondering what you'd make of this one.

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    October 29, 2012 at 4:35 am

    #1553668

  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Hey, all. Those of you on the East Coast, please be safe. Frankenstorm is coming and I hope you have enough hot cocoa and fireplace wood to get through the...

    Brandie Tarvin, MCITP Database AdministratorLiveJournal Blog: http://brandietarvin.livejournal.com/[/url]On LinkedIn!, Google+, and Twitter.Freelance Writer: ShadowrunLatchkeys: Nevermore, Latchkeys: The Bootleg War, and Latchkeys: Roscoes in the Night are now available on Nook and Kindle.

    October 29, 2012 at 4:25 am

    #1553666

  • RE: How's this for a Job Description

    Lee Crain (10/26/2012)

    Here's an excerpt from a job posting I'm looking at:

    ...

    Did I leave anything out?

    Yes. You apparently didn't read the "fry eggs on the server surface" requirement that's buried...

    Brandie Tarvin, MCITP Database AdministratorLiveJournal Blog: http://brandietarvin.livejournal.com/[/url]On LinkedIn!, Google+, and Twitter.Freelance Writer: ShadowrunLatchkeys: Nevermore, Latchkeys: The Bootleg War, and Latchkeys: Roscoes in the Night are now available on Nook and Kindle.

    October 26, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    #1553339

  • RE: How's this for a Job Description

    Perry Whittle (10/26/2012)

    Brandie Tarvin (10/26/2012)

    Supply their own equipment? I mean, phones I get. But laptops?

    This is quite common for contract staff

    Not where I work it isn't. We have desk, cubicles,...

    Brandie Tarvin, MCITP Database AdministratorLiveJournal Blog: http://brandietarvin.livejournal.com/[/url]On LinkedIn!, Google+, and Twitter.Freelance Writer: ShadowrunLatchkeys: Nevermore, Latchkeys: The Bootleg War, and Latchkeys: Roscoes in the Night are now available on Nook and Kindle.

    October 26, 2012 at 11:49 am

    #1553325

  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    SQLRNNR (10/26/2012)

    Brandie Tarvin (10/26/2012)

    SQLRNNR (10/26/2012)

    Brandie Tarvin (10/26/2012)

    We're all DBAs. Aren't we supposed to love Full Text Search?

    @=)

    um sure

    it's a love/hate relationship right?

    Mine bakes me brownies. Why would I hate...

    Brandie Tarvin, MCITP Database AdministratorLiveJournal Blog: http://brandietarvin.livejournal.com/[/url]On LinkedIn!, Google+, and Twitter.Freelance Writer: ShadowrunLatchkeys: Nevermore, Latchkeys: The Bootleg War, and Latchkeys: Roscoes in the Night are now available on Nook and Kindle.

    October 26, 2012 at 10:52 am

    #1553311

  • RE: How's this for a Job Description

    Lee Crain (10/26/2012)

    I forgot to mention the job description I recently saw for a full-time DBA that said the applicant would have to provide their own laptop.

    If this trend continues,...

    Brandie Tarvin, MCITP Database AdministratorLiveJournal Blog: http://brandietarvin.livejournal.com/[/url]On LinkedIn!, Google+, and Twitter.Freelance Writer: ShadowrunLatchkeys: Nevermore, Latchkeys: The Bootleg War, and Latchkeys: Roscoes in the Night are now available on Nook and Kindle.

    October 26, 2012 at 10:51 am

    #1553308

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