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A New Word: Rivener

Posted on August 22, 2025 by way0utwest

rivener – n. a chilling hint of distance that creeps slowly into a relationship – beginning to notice them laugh a little less, look away a little more, explain away their mood like it’s no longer your business – as … Continue reading →

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Can You Ask for a Raise?

Posted on August 20, 2025 by way0utwest

I mean, you can ask for a raise. It’s always an option, but is now the time to ask for a raise in this economic climate, where businesses can be unsettled and there are a lot of tech workers looking … Continue reading →

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Adding SQL Server 2025 to my Laptop

Posted on August 20, 2025 by way0utwest

I wanted to do some testing of SQL Server 2025 on my laptop. I have written before how I avoided installing SQL Server on the laptop and use containers instead. This post looks at adding a new version on the … Continue reading →

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The Next Great Thing

Posted on August 18, 2025 by way0utwest

At SQL Bits, I was chatting with Brent about a few things, including AI, which we think is changing the world. I’ve got my set of AI experiments going, and I do believe we will fundamentally alter work and how … Continue reading →

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