We have a mixture of SQL 2005, 2008 R2 and 2012 databases. I don't know the total number, but I know all of them are several hundred. Fortunately most are...

I hope that you're right, Steve. I work in the pubic sector but don't see the innovation that you describe. Again, I could say more but shouldn't.

I agree with you Steve, that cross training is important. Its preached at here where I work. But at least at this point, I don't see it happening. Maybe it...

I've never heard of that one Steve, thanks.

I think this is a very good idea, Steve. When I was laid off of my previous job in 2014 I began an earnest job search. That lead to several...

I completely agree with you Steve, about sometimes management not wanting to improve things. However, it isn't always profit related. I've mentioned here in the last few months that I've...

David.Poole (12/31/2015)

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TomThomson (12/31/2015)

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I find I can work a long week without getting tired, but can't do it every week. The idea that one becomes tired and incompetent after one...

Aaron N. Cutshall (12/18/2015)

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I saw a quote from Richard Branson the other day on LinkedIn that summarizes my feelings: "Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If...

First the first time in several years I am now an hourly employee again. So there's no such thing as working overtime for no money or other compensation. In fact...

Sean Redmond (12/17/2015)

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It is the over-compartmentalisation that does it. I was a year into a job as a DBA and I had gotten a grip on what was to be...

Great advise, Steve! It reminds me of what Scott Hanselman has said, that some people at companies are there for 10 years, thinking they've got 10 years of experience, but...

Thank you Eric, that is encouraging to know.

Eric M Russell (12/10/2015)

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MMartin1 (12/10/2015)

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Eric M Russell (12/10/2015)

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In many cases the interviewer doesn't really know what they're asking about, and this would be the...

WOW, very good topic for discussion, Steve. I just read your article in my copy of today's SSC newsletter and came it to post my reply. There are already 5...

Jeff Moden (12/9/2015)

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Rod at work (12/9/2015)

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I can't remember what the function was I was asked to write and then test, but it was something like writing a function that would...