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Steve Jones - SSC Editor (11/9/2012)

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The "where" votes are nice, and we are looking at new locations, but we're also interested in knowing what you want to learn. What is...

GRIN For all those asking for it in Europe, bah humbug! Keep it here. Do all of them in Chicago, maybe I can convince my boss to let...

Not going to happen. Microsoft knows first hand that there is this thing we call a lawyer, and that entity just loves to sue Microsoft for issues real and...

I have experience as a developer, and mainly work as an analyst right now. Most of the products we use come from external vendors, where we have little control...

G Bryant McClellan (10/23/2012)

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There is a huge advantage in pulling the tekkies out of IT and having them learn part of the business.

In another life and century I worked for...

I was not able to attend the event, but would like to in the future. So for selfish reasons I prefer you continue them. One thing I have...

Here are two examples from my experiences:

I recently ripped out carpeting and replaced it with hardwood. It took longer. First, there was the issue of selecting fairly priced...

Jeff Moden (9/27/2012)

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Heh... whatever happened to the idea that you can write bug-free database code? Am I the only one that still thinks that should be the rule rather...

Both methods have pros and cons, and probably both methods together are best. The last development job I had worked well this way.

When a developer is starting to modify...

Good luck! Most companies are not managed well enough to handle thoughts along these lines.

I fondly remember those companies I have worked for that did think this way. ...

churlbut (8/29/2012)

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Who in their right mind would use curse words in an interview?

I have interviewed people the last few years and this is not the way to get a job.

Also,...

jfogel (8/29/2012)

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I have been in IT for nearly 20 years and a DBA for 14 of them and I can tell you something for certain and that is we are...

Lynn Pettis (8/29/2012)

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I find as I get older I tire more quickly of the constant cursing of others. Don't get me wrong, I can curse with the best of...

Steve Jones - SSC Editor (8/29/2012)

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djackson 22568 (8/29/2012)

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I believe people should think about what they say. I also don't buy the "identically qualified" candidate argument. IMO HR departments...