Category Archives: Editorial

We Should Demand Better

Posted on October 15, 2025 by way0utwest

I ran across an interesting open letter. Most of these are from individuals, often complaining or lamenting on the way something in the world works, or maybe doesn’t work. This latest letter was from the Chief InfoSec Officer at JPMorganChase, … Continue reading →

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The Improvement Limit

Posted on October 13, 2025 by way0utwest

I caught a short post from Gary Bargsley on LinkedIn that had this quote: “Many people do not believe this is true. If there isn’t a fire to put out, then you are not doing a good job.” He included … Continue reading →

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Republish: Start Fixing Your DB with Better Code

Posted on October 10, 2025 by way0utwest

Still in Italy, so while I’m sipping wine, you can Start Fixing Your Database with Better Code. I realized I never put this on the blog, so here it is: Start Fixing Your DB with Better Code I ran across … Continue reading →

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Republish: Getting Fired

Posted on October 6, 2025 by way0utwest

I haven’t been fired as a DBA, but I was asked to resign. It was a tough day, though a big relief as my boss was a ****head. I’m traveling around Italy with my wife, so you get to re-read … Continue reading →

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