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Working with People

Posted on September 9, 2015 by way0utwest

Many DBAs have gotten the reputation of being difficult to work with. I think some of this is based on the impedance mismatch between developers and DBAs that seems to cause issues in many organizations. Many developers want their changes to be … Continue reading →

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Surfing

Posted on August 25, 2015 by way0utwest

How many of you have gotten up before dawn, driven to the coast, gotten on a long piece of fiberglass and paddled into the ocean before turning around to ride back to shore? It’s a great way to start your … Continue reading →

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The Road to Success

Posted on August 20, 2015 by way0utwest

I heard this quote recently from Dan Wood of Northwest Cadence. “The road to success is paved with cobblestones.” The meaning is that as we get better and gain success in those things we attempt, it will be a bumpy road. If you’ve … Continue reading →

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Your Portfolio

Posted on August 18, 2015 by way0utwest

I believe in managing and working on your career regularly. Early in my life, I randomly went from job to job. I looked for new opportunities when I lost old ones. I took the first job I was offered. I … Continue reading →

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