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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 1

Brandie Tarvin (6/5/2013)
Damn. Out-Ninja'd by Sean.

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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 2

Sean Lange (6/5/2013)
Jack Corbett (6/5/2013)
SQLRNNR (6/5/2013)
Sean Lange (6/5/2013)
Jeff Moden (6/4/2013)
Brandie Tarvin (6/4/2013)
My Recovery Plan
1) SCREAM really loudly so everyone knows there is a problem.
2) Run out of the building as fast as possible.
3) Update my resume.
4) Job hunt.
5) Repeat as needed.
My plan is to first get 3 envelopes...
(+100 if you get that one, as well) 😀
I love that joke and I use it regularly. 😀
Raises hand and asks
Please splain?
+1 as I don't get the reference either.
OK here we go...sorry to spoil it Jeff.
A fellow had just been hired as the new CEO of a large high tech corporation. The CEO who was stepping down met with him privately and presented him with three numbered envelopes. "Open these if you run up against a problem you don't think you can solve," he said.
Well, things went along pretty smoothly, but six months later, sales took a downturn and he was really catching a lot of heat. About at his wit's end, he remembered the envelopes. He went to his drawer and took out the first envelope. The message read, "Blame your predecessor."
The new CEO called a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO. Satisfied with his comments, the press -- and Wall Street - responded positively, sales began to pick up and the problem was soon behind him.
About a year later, the company was again experiencing a slight dip in sales, combined with serious product problems. Having learned from his previous experience, the CEO quickly opened the second envelope. The message read, "Reorganize." This he did, and the company quickly rebounded.
After several consecutive profitable quarters, the company once again fell on difficult times. The CEO went to his office, closed the door and opened the third envelope.
The message said, "Prepare three envelopes."

duhn duhn duhn

Now I recall. I had heard that one before and yeah, I like it.

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
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Sean Lange SSC Guru Points: 286590 More actions · Answer 3

Brandie Tarvin (6/5/2013)
Damn. Out-Ninja'd by Sean.

Funny...I got the exact verbiage from the same place. 😀

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Jack Corbett SSC Guru Points: 184394 More actions · Answer 4

SQLRNNR (6/5/2013)
Sean Lange (6/5/2013)
Jack Corbett (6/5/2013)
SQLRNNR (6/5/2013)
Sean Lange (6/5/2013)
Jeff Moden (6/4/2013)
Brandie Tarvin (6/4/2013)
My Recovery Plan
1) SCREAM really loudly so everyone knows there is a problem.
2) Run out of the building as fast as possible.
3) Update my resume.
4) Job hunt.
5) Repeat as needed.
My plan is to first get 3 envelopes...
(+100 if you get that one, as well) 😀
I love that joke and I use it regularly. 😀
Raises hand and asks
Please splain?
+1 as I don't get the reference either.
OK here we go...sorry to spoil it Jeff.
A fellow had just been hired as the new CEO of a large high tech corporation. The CEO who was stepping down met with him privately and presented him with three numbered envelopes. "Open these if you run up against a problem you don't think you can solve," he said.
Well, things went along pretty smoothly, but six months later, sales took a downturn and he was really catching a lot of heat. About at his wit's end, he remembered the envelopes. He went to his drawer and took out the first envelope. The message read, "Blame your predecessor."
The new CEO called a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO. Satisfied with his comments, the press -- and Wall Street - responded positively, sales began to pick up and the problem was soon behind him.
About a year later, the company was again experiencing a slight dip in sales, combined with serious product problems. Having learned from his previous experience, the CEO quickly opened the second envelope. The message read, "Reorganize." This he did, and the company quickly rebounded.
After several consecutive profitable quarters, the company once again fell on difficult times. The CEO went to his office, closed the door and opened the third envelope.
The message said, "Prepare three envelopes."
duhn duhn duhn
Now I recall. I had heard that one before and yeah, I like it.

+1. Not enough room in my head for this and baseball statistice 😀

Jack Corbett
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Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736212 More actions · Answer 5

Brandie Tarvin (6/5/2013)
Damn. Out-Ninja'd by Sean.

Like this?

jcrawf02 SSC-Insane Points: 24198 More actions · Answer 6

Hope he doesn't hit the bomb...

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Sioban Krzywicki One Orange Chip Points: 27770 More actions · Answer 7

Don't you hate it when you finally figure out a solution for a difficult problem and it creates 5 more problems that the old way disguised?

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SQLRNNR SSC Guru Points: 281334 More actions · Answer 8

Stefan Krzywicki (6/5/2013)
Don't you hate it when you finally figure out a solution for a difficult problem and it creates 5 more problems that the old way disguised?

Those are always a lot of fun

Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
_______________________________________________
I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
SQL RNNR
Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
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Dwain Camps SSC Guru Points: 86948 More actions · Answer 9

Stefan Krzywicki (6/5/2013)
Don't you hate it when you finally figure out a solution for a difficult problem and it creates 5 more problems that the old way disguised?

I would say it depends on how much fun it is to solve the 5 additional problems!

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Kingston Dhasian SSCoach Points: 19799 More actions · Answer 10

dwain.c (6/5/2013)
Stefan Krzywicki (6/5/2013)
Don't you hate it when you finally figure out a solution for a difficult problem and it creates 5 more problems that the old way disguised?
I would say it depends on how much fun it is to solve the 5 additional problems!

I agree, It would be challenging and fun but only till I get blamed for the 5 additional problems

Statements like This problem didn't exist until you fixed the other problem last week. is a real possibility sometimes

Kingston Dhasian

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rodjkidd SSCoach Points: 15915 More actions · Answer 11

Anybody from the thread heading to SQL Saturday Edinburgh?

I'm flying up tonight. Looks like the weather will be good - even though I'll be indoors most of the time! 🙂

Rodders...

ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 12

rodjkidd (6/6/2013)
Anybody from the thread heading to SQL Saturday Edinburgh?
I'm flying up tonight. Looks like the weather will be good - even though I'll be indoors most of the time! 🙂
Rodders...

No...enjoy. Spent a few years there in the 80's, loved it.

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rodjkidd SSCoach Points: 15915 More actions · Answer 13

ChrisM@Work (6/6/2013)
rodjkidd (6/6/2013)
Anybody from the thread heading to SQL Saturday Edinburgh?
I'm flying up tonight. Looks like the weather will be good - even though I'll be indoors most of the time! 🙂
Rodders...
No...enjoy. Spent a few years there in the 80's, loved it.

Thanks Chris, been there quite a few times in the 90's and early naughties. Pity I can't stay longer really!

Rodders...

Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736212 More actions · Answer 14

rodjkidd (6/6/2013)
Anybody from the thread heading to SQL Saturday Edinburgh?
I'm flying up tonight. Looks like the weather will be good - even though I'll be indoors most of the time! 🙂
Rodders...

Enjoy. I'd be tempted if it were the Sat after SQL in the City, but too far for me to swing by for a pint.

rodjkidd SSCoach Points: 15915 More actions · Answer 15

Steve Jones - SSC Editor (6/6/2013)
rodjkidd (6/6/2013)
Anybody from the thread heading to SQL Saturday Edinburgh?
I'm flying up tonight. Looks like the weather will be good - even though I'll be indoors most of the time! 🙂
Rodders...
Enjoy. I'd be tempted if it were the Sat after SQL in the City, but too far for me to swing by for a pint.

Cheers Steve - so that's why the Dublin one is the day after SQL in the City 😉

Rodders...