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Roy Ernest SSC-Dedicated Points: 38780 More actions · Answer 1

I just wanted to let you all know that Jeff Moden gave a great presentation for our user group yesterday using Netmeeting. Everyone loved it. And they like the idea of Netmeeting as well. Thanks Jeff for taking time to give us this presentation. 🙂

I talked to couple of guys today morning and they want you back... 😀

-Roy

Jeff Moden SSC Guru Points: 1004365 More actions · Answer 2

Jack Corbett (10/1/2010)
The issue isn't whether the maverick is right or wrong, it's that the maverick has circumvented processes put in place

It's easier to fire someone who is also wrong, but I understand what you're saying.

If this maverick is consistent, it should only take a week or two to have enough documentation to fire this person... just make sure this person had every opportunity to comply with the rules and that its been made absolutely clear that following the rules are a part of his job. At this point, a written notice stating such would go a long way.

On the other hand, if you live in an "at will" State like I do, you can fire that person at any time and without justification. The only thing you need is... heh... documentation because that person can still come back and sue for discrimination and you'll need to prove that it wasn't that... that it was, in fact, for rule violations. You'll also need the justification if you intend to deny Workman's Comp.

--Jeff Moden

RBAR is pronounced "ree-bar" and is a "Modenism" for Row-By-Agonizing-Row.
First step towards the paradigm shift of writing Set Based code:
________Stop thinking about what you want to do to a ROW... think, instead, of what you want to do to a COLUMN.

Change is inevitable... Change for the better is not.

Helpful Links:
How to post code problems
How to Post Performance Problems
Create a Tally Function (fnTally)

Jeff Moden SSC Guru Points: 1004365 More actions · Answer 3

Oh yeah... almost forgot. You may want to contact a lawyer and get in writing the process you need to follow in your State to correctly fire someone with as little chance of legal reprecussion as possible. Mavericks of this nature also tend to be a bit nasty when someone finally does the right thing.

--Jeff Moden

RBAR is pronounced "ree-bar" and is a "Modenism" for Row-By-Agonizing-Row.
First step towards the paradigm shift of writing Set Based code:
________Stop thinking about what you want to do to a ROW... think, instead, of what you want to do to a COLUMN.

Change is inevitable... Change for the better is not.

Helpful Links:
How to post code problems
How to Post Performance Problems
Create a Tally Function (fnTally)

Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 4

Jeff Moden (9/30/2010)
Kit G (9/30/2010)
WayneS (9/30/2010)
Steve Jones - Editor (9/30/2010)
You can pay at the door. I'll have Grant standing there intimidating people into giving up $30 or a ticket :-P:w00t:
If he's in his kilt you might have people running away from it! :w00t:
Hey! Kilts are sexy! (But you do need the socks that are part of the ensemble.)
Ok, Kit... you brought it up. Why do women think that kilts on men is sexy?

I would have to guess it is for similar reasons for why men think skirts on women are sexy.

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Luke L SSC-Dedicated Points: 35547 More actions · Answer 5

Roy Ernest (10/1/2010)
I just wanted to let you all know that Jeff Moden gave a great presentation for our user group yesterday using Netmeeting. Everyone loved it. And they like the idea of Netmeeting as well. Thanks Jeff for taking time to give us this presentation. 🙂
I talked to couple of guys today morning and they want you back... 😀

Any chance there is a recording posted somewhere?

-Luke.

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The Dixie Flatline SSC Guru Points: 53354 More actions · Answer 6

Is anyone else having trouble posting this morning?

Steve, I have an answer for the OP in this thread and it won't post my reply.

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Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain. -- Friedrich Schiller
Stop, children, what's that sound? Everybody look what's going down. -- Stephen Stills

spaghettidba SSC Guru Points: 105732 More actions · Answer 7

The Dixie Flatline (10/1/2010)
Is anyone else having trouble posting this morning?

Yes, me too. I'm too busy to post. This f*** work is always in the way. 😀

No, seriously, no trouble at all. What errors are you getting?

-- Gianluca Sartori

The Dixie Flatline SSC Guru Points: 53354 More actions · Answer 8

Okay... it just let me post a short reply. Let me try to put the code back in.

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Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain. -- Friedrich Schiller
Stop, children, what's that sound? Everybody look what's going down. -- Stephen Stills

ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 9

The Dixie Flatline (10/1/2010)
Is anyone else having trouble posting this morning?
Steve, I have an answer for the OP in this thread and it won't post my reply.

Yes, first thing this morning. I opened up a code window to post in some code and the fonts went haywire, splashing bits of text everywhere and making it impossible to see what was going on. I backed out and refreshed, which seemed to fix it, and haven't had problems since.

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Understanding and using APPLY, (I) and (II) Paul White
Hidden RBAR: Triangular Joins / The "Numbers" or "Tally" Table: What it is and how it replaces a loop Jeff Moden

Grant Fritchey SSC Guru Points: 398890 More actions · Answer 10

The Dixie Flatline (10/1/2010)
Is anyone else having trouble posting this morning?
Steve, I have an answer for the OP in this thread and it won't post my reply.

Not that I've noticed, but I don't post as much as you guys.

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Ray K SSC-Dedicated Points: 31164 More actions · Answer 11

Gianluca Sartori (10/1/2010)
The Dixie Flatline (10/1/2010)
Is anyone else having trouble posting this morning?
Yes, me too. I'm too busy to post. This f*** work is always in the way. 😀

I am insulted! Using four-letter words on The Thread! Words like -- ick -- "work"!!! :shudder:

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Alvin Ramard SSC-Forever Points: 41190 More actions · Answer 12

Ray K (10/1/2010)
Gianluca Sartori (10/1/2010)
The Dixie Flatline (10/1/2010)
Is anyone else having trouble posting this morning?
Yes, me too. I'm too busy to post. This f*** work is always in the way. 😀
I am insulted! Using four-letter words on The Thread! Words like -- ick -- "work"!!! :shudder:

Ray, you left out busy 😛

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The Dixie Flatline SSC Guru Points: 53354 More actions · Answer 13

I wont let me post the code. Not in that thread and not here. Something about a gateway timeout error.

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Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain. -- Friedrich Schiller
Stop, children, what's that sound? Everybody look what's going down. -- Stephen Stills

spaghettidba SSC Guru Points: 105732 More actions · Answer 14

Alvin Ramard (10/1/2010)
Ray K (10/1/2010)
Gianluca Sartori (10/1/2010)
The Dixie Flatline (10/1/2010)
Is anyone else having trouble posting this morning?
Yes, me too. I'm too busy to post. This f*** work is always in the way. 😀
I am insulted! Using four-letter words on The Thread! Words like -- ick -- "work"!!! :shudder:
Ray, you left out busy 😛

My sincere apologies. I will never happen again to work. 😉

BTW, Alvin, I love your signature.

-- Gianluca Sartori

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736270 More actions · Answer 15

Grant Fritchey (9/30/2010)
Come on over to my house. I need wood split.

Isn't that your "white oak therapy" time?