Tag Archives: work

Back in the UK

Posted on April 14, 2025 by way0utwest

I flew overnight and am in the UK this week. It’s a time for me to get into the office and get some facetime with various other Redgaters while I’m over. I usually go a couple of times a year … Continue reading →

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Part-Time DBAs

Posted on April 9, 2025 by way0utwest

Some of you reading this are database administrators (DBAs) who manage systems as their full-time job. Others of you might be developers, analytics people, or someone else who has another job, but you get stuck with managing the database somehow. … Continue reading →

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Signing off for 2024

Posted on December 20, 2024 by way0utwest

Today is really the last day of work for me in 2024. I’ve got some vacation saved up, so I’m heading off next week to enjoy the holidays and catch up on a few chores. Even volleyball will be somewhat … Continue reading →

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What Do You Drop?

Posted on August 16, 2024 by way0utwest

Many years ago I was training for a triathlon. I had competed in the Sandman Triathlon the previous year in Virginia Beach and wanted to do it again. I had a young child, work was busy, and I was struggling … Continue reading →

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