Monthly Archives: March 2024

Is This a Good DBA Job Description?

Posted on March 8, 2024 by way0utwest

I saw this on one of the syndicated SQL Server Central blogs: Job Description of a DBA. This is mostly a list of things, but it covers a lot of the general types of things that many of us expect … Continue reading →

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A New Word, err Phrase: loss of backing

Posted on March 8, 2024 by way0utwest

loss of backing– n. an abrupt collapse of trust in yourself – having abandoned a resolution, surrendered to your demons, or squandered an opportunity you swore you’d take seriously this time – which resets your expectations and makes it that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: My Effin Life

Posted on March 6, 2024 by way0utwest

This is very off topic, but I’ve been a fan of Rush since I was about 12 years old. Their Moving Pictures This is a few thoughts on Geddy Lee’s memoir, My Effin’ Life. This is part of a series … Continue reading →

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Assistants in the Age of AI

Posted on March 6, 2024 by way0utwest

When I started working for a living, there were secretaries in many organizations. These were people who actually did a lot of correspondence (written or verbal) and busy work for managers or executives. Over time, as email and computers became … Continue reading →

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