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What are you worth?

Posted on May 19, 2014 by way0utwest

Each of us is reponsible for negotiating his or her own salary for a position. Often we don’t have much leverage to exact a higher salary, and even if it’s deserved, so many companies don’t have the flexibility for managers … Continue reading →

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Failure

Posted on May 16, 2014 by way0utwest

Tim O’Reilly has written some great pieces over the years on many aspects of technology and change. I’ve followed him for years and I’ve enjoyed many of his thoughts and views on our industry. I think he’s thoughtful and truly … Continue reading →

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T-SQL Tuesday #54–Interviews and Hiring

Posted on May 13, 2014 by way0utwest

It’s the May T-SQL Tuesday, and this time it’s a great one. This month the host is Boris Hristov (@BorisHristov) and his topic is one that’s near and dear to me. He’s asking about interviews and hiring, and I have … Continue reading →

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Better Training

Posted on May 13, 2014 by way0utwest

I was talking with some data professionals recently about training and the value of college, work, or some other method of entering the technology business. I have a few thoughts about the different ways of teaching people about this business, and … Continue reading →

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