Tag Archives: career

Degree Apprenticeships

Posted on October 30, 2023 by way0utwest

I enjoyed my time in college, and I learned a great deal. While I do think that the time helped me grow, I also recognize that I was always a good student and the cost of my working through that … Continue reading →

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Be Valuable, Not Critical

Posted on October 26, 2023 by way0utwest

I find there to be a lot of value in actively managing your career. I’ve been a technical individual contributor, a manager, a business owner, and a cross-team supporter in my various positions. Each one has challenges, and in each … Continue reading →

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Declining Work for Mental Health

Posted on October 20, 2023 by way0utwest

This year has been a busy one for me. I had 30 trips on airplanes away from home and around 100 nights not in my own bed. It’s been quite a year, and a little overloaded. There have been a … Continue reading →

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SQL Saturday Boston 2023 Slide Decks

Posted on October 14, 2023 by way0utwest

Thanks to everyone who came to my sessions at SQL Saturday Boston 2023. I’ve added the decks to the schedule, so you can click my session and will see the download there. You can see this below, and all speakers … Continue reading →

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