Always enough time to do it twice but never enough time to do it right seems to be the way it goes more often than not.

None. The only database swag I have is a chess set Oracle gave me. It's nice, too. All glass.

My point is that one would think that as an applicant that the prospective employer would look favorable on those with a large skill set and those able to go...

"the person that has a variety of skills in multiple areas with a history of solving problems is desirable"

You would think so. Until they think you are a jack of...

mbrooks (9/7/2012)

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My employer allowed me to specifiy my own machine, as long as I bought it myself! (We're a small nonprofit association with only one developer -- me.)

I went through...

Cray CX1

I was unaware of the output option for this. I'm not sure I'll ever really need it but it is cool to know I have the option.

I'm about half way in to Automate This which is a book about the rise of the use of algorithms and it is a very interesting book. It can be...

F%&$ all that. I share an office with a guy who clears his throat every few seconds and thinks lunch and snacks are about making as many sounds as possible....

Nobody is too old for a bar. Nightclubs are another story.

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 a...

That is silly.

GSquared (8/15/2012)

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Mike Austin-398977 (8/15/2012)

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By your reasoning, all of us should be required to take a course in transmission repair before we're allowed to drive a car.

IMHO, the legacy...

I messed with C years ago and if I were an expert in it today or even just knowledgeable I would absolutely not be any better off. No thanks.

Interesting read. Much appreciated.