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A Welcome Delay

Posted on November 2, 2012 by way0utwest

This editorial was originally released on Nov 30, 2007. It is being republished as Steve is traveling to the PASS Summit. Microsoft got in on a deal to Nigeria that Mandriva Linux negotiated with the government there. The story almost … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your Job

Posted on October 30, 2012 by way0utwest

This editorial was originally published on Nov 26, 2007. It is being republished as Steve is at DevConnections. These days it seems that the demand for IT workers is still growing, but there is no shortage of companies still looking … Continue reading →

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Walk on the Wild Side

Posted on October 23, 2012 by way0utwest

In my career, I’ve worked in a variety of environments and positions. I’ve been a developer, and a production DBA, sometimes at the same time. Many of us aren’t working in environments where we are strictly performing one job. We … Continue reading →

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Unprofessional Employers

Posted on October 19, 2012 by way0utwest

Is your employer unprofessional? It’s Friday, and that’s the poll question based on this blog post. In the post, Mark Rendle talks about the fact that  we are all responsible for our professional development and career, but a professional employer understands … Continue reading →

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