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This reminds me of the old adage that my Dad taught me growing up on the farm. "Don't put all your eggs in the same basket". This was very literal...
Rick
If you do a half-assed job of things, folks will ask 'why did this ass only do half the job?'
December 6, 2024 at 5:22 pm
My words of wisdom for the ages:
1. You can't get there from here.
2. Do we really need to do this sh!t?
Rick
If you do a half-assed job of things, folks will ask 'why did this ass only do half the job?'
November 30, 2024 at 2:00 pm
This reminds me of a situation I have related earlier on here regarding being overly cautious in getting things implemented versus getting things perfect. Last shop I worked in was...
Rick
If you do a half-assed job of things, folks will ask 'why did this ass only do half the job?'
November 29, 2024 at 5:15 pm
Jeff, I hear you loud and clear. I spent decades being on call 24/7/365 for supporting systems. Had dinners with family and friends at restaurants interrupted, calls while on vacation,...
Rick
If you do a half-assed job of things, folks will ask 'why did this ass only do half the job?'
November 24, 2024 at 8:29 pm
Zidar, I was one of the lucky ones. Have related this before, but anyway, I faced downsizing as I approached retirement. I took their early out offer, started SS and...
Rick
If you do a half-assed job of things, folks will ask 'why did this ass only do half the job?'
November 12, 2024 at 7:57 pm
'Relational databases' may change over time, but relational thinking is what gives value to data.
Rick
If you do a half-assed job of things, folks will ask 'why did this ass only do half the job?'
November 12, 2024 at 7:32 pm
I am very skeptical on the ROI of a degree. Not the value, but the return based on costs.
Years ago, one could get a nice degree for not too...
Rick
If you do a half-assed job of things, folks will ask 'why did this ass only do half the job?'
November 2, 2024 at 1:08 am
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Rick
If you do a half-assed job of things, folks will ask 'why did this ass only do half the job?'
November 1, 2024 at 2:44 pm
I have a very mixed opinion on the current value of a degree. I have pretty much always thought that there are potentially two benefits. First is having the motivation...
Rick
If you do a half-assed job of things, folks will ask 'why did this ass only do half the job?'
November 1, 2024 at 2:43 pm
I have a very mixed opinion on the current value of a degree. I have pretty much always thought that there are potentially two benefits. First is having the motivation...
Rick
If you do a half-assed job of things, folks will ask 'why did this ass only do half the job?'
November 1, 2024 at 2:43 pm
well, I looked up excrement to be sure. There must be a story.
Rick
If you do a half-assed job of things, folks will ask 'why did this ass only do half the job?'
October 21, 2024 at 1:04 am
OK, Auto, your screen name got my attention. Can you explain?
Rick
If you do a half-assed job of things, folks will ask 'why did this ass only do half the job?'
October 20, 2024 at 4:55 pm
Grant, congratulations on having reached 61. I wish you continued success and happiness approaching your retirement. I do understand that we DBA's mostly have actually earned our retirement. As I...
Rick
If you do a half-assed job of things, folks will ask 'why did this ass only do half the job?'
October 19, 2024 at 8:27 pm
Rod, and what could be more productive that sending 'upper management' to conferences?
Rick
If you do a half-assed job of things, folks will ask 'why did this ass only do half the job?'
October 6, 2024 at 5:05 pm
In my 42 years in IT with most of it as a DBA I never got to go to a conference. The closest was a very few meetings with 2-3...
Rick
If you do a half-assed job of things, folks will ask 'why did this ass only do half the job?'
October 5, 2024 at 11:15 am
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