Monthly Archives: April 2024

When is it time for a new job?

Posted on April 5, 2024 by way0utwest

I subscribe to quite a few newsletters, and one of them is for job hunters. I have a great job, maybe the best job for me, but I like to keep in touch with what’s going on because I, well, … Continue reading →

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A New Word: Alazia

Posted on April 5, 2024 by way0utwest

alazia– n. the fear that you’re no longer able to change.. I don’t have alazia. I’m always thinking I change, sometimes even when I don’t want to. Certainly my body continues to change as I age, which is very hard … Continue reading →

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Under the Bus

Posted on April 3, 2024 by way0utwest

I’ve had a good career in database work. I’ve had success, and I’ve had some failures, fortunately the former far outpacing the latter. In my career across many companies, the code I’ve written has tended to work well, or at … Continue reading →

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The London Redgate Summit Comes on Apr 17

Posted on April 3, 2024 by way0utwest

I’m heading to the UK in a few weeks for the London Redgate Summit. This starts a wild period of travel for me, but I’m excited. This is the second Summit of 4 this year, and it’s a great chance … Continue reading →

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