If you could stop working tomorrow, would you still do SQL?

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If you could stop working tomorrow, would you still do SQL?

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Ken Lee-263418 SSC Veteran Points: 266 More actions · Answer 1

I probably would play around with it. During one layoff period I built a soduku solver. I'm disappointed in performance, (two minutes to find the same three results I had come up with by hand in a lot more time.) but also not surprised because of the IO needed. I suspect it would take much less time in C# because you can do customized eliminations. (pick the numbers with the least degrees of freedom first, then do the same with the new set, etc.) C# would be much better as a designer.

Revenant SSC-Forever Points: 42467 More actions · Answer 2

I would accept a teaching position. That's something I am looking forward to when I (sort of) retire. If I had total financial freedom, I could do it now.

WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95460 More actions · Answer 3

YES!!!!:-)

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Thomas Stringer SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4038 More actions · Answer 4

I would definitely continue with SQL. Often times we get engrosed in the day-to-day. But I think 98% of us first emerged in the SQL scene based on one thing...interest in this fascinating technology. It most likely wasn't because of the need for a paycheck, although that was a comforting side effect. What first entrigued us (well I can speak for myself) about SQL has only been fortified by a career, but not diminished. Only elevated.

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WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95460 More actions · Answer 5

@trstringwer- excellent, and very well said!

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James Stover Hall of Fame Points: 3393 More actions · Answer 6

No. I would study to be a pilot. Then buy a plane and fly myself around the world. Forget sailing!

James Stover, McDBA

robert-1156487 SSC Rookie Points: 36 More actions · Answer 7

Actually, I have stopped working: I retired.

I started with Sql 4.21. My last install, for pay, was 2008. For the last 10+ years I have had a home network where I would test what I couldn't at work. My wife and I travel a couple of times a year, but we mostly hang around home. I've tried hobbies, photography, model planes, but enjoy working with Sql. Must be in my DNA. On occasion I help out friends, that are still working, just to stay busy.

There's just so much TV I can watch.

drwhitaker SSC-Addicted Points: 434 More actions · Answer 8

I started with SQL (Oracle 5.0) in 1989 and got hooked quickly. I am amazed with the new VERBS and methods you can now do, but for the most part it still consistently the same. I would go through some "withdrawals" and would have to slowly move away - such an addiction. I would like to teach and share all my depth of knowledge but I must first complete my MBA.

Ron McCullough SSC Guru Points: 63877 More actions · Answer 9

"Tomorrow morning, you wake up and find you have enough money never to have to work another day.

Retired 3 years ago, after having been first introduced to databases via a relational DB utilized by Hewlett Packard. Developed in that ancient, oh so ancient technology, a complete General Ledger Accounting System. And then on to SQL 6.5 those many long years ago marveling at its strengths to do what I had done in a relational DB. Now keep active here an at home with SQL 2005/2008 for the shear joy of it.

Many years ago read an article in a British Medical journal, (the Lancet, if memory does not fail me). To wit, an active mind reduces the chances of suffering from old age diseases such as Alzhimers. And so with that element I consider learning and using T-SQL as a form of medication (self prescribed and hence inexpensive).

But most importantly ... It is fun

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gabriel.defigueiredo Old Hand Points: 369 More actions · Answer 10

I have a number of interests outside the SQL world, classical and jazz music being some of them. Even then, I would probably tinker around SQL Server and Visual Studio (or whatever they might call it in the eventual years) keeping my development skills as sharp as 'enlightened' age can :-).

Koen Verbeeck SSC Guru Points: 259105 More actions · Answer 11

I'd definately travel the world, wacht all those series I wanted to see, play all those games I've wanted to play, but after a few months/years, when the boredom kicks in, I think I would go back to work. With SQL BI of course 🙂

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P Jones SSChampion Points: 12361 More actions · Answer 12

I'd be using MySQL and writing WordPress plugins for my hobby web sites but even then I find SSIS such a useful tool that I can't see me getting away from it completely. I would love to get away from formal paid work as an employee but maybe do the odd little web site or database job for a friend as a freelance. Otherwise I've too many hobbies to want to go to work.

Michael Lysons SSCertifiable Points: 6491 More actions · Answer 13

I'm a budding iPhone developer. Specifically, I like to build games. So, all being well, that would be what I would do if I could give up the day job. However, I'd choose SQLite as the storage mechanism because SQL is, well, so fundamentally cool.

Ian Scarlett SSC-Insane Points: 23197 More actions · Answer 14

I think you're all sad, and need to get a life 😉 (only joking)

If I could give up work, I'd be overjoyed at not having to touch SQL ever again.

I don't dislike working with it, but there are so many other things I would prefer to spend my life doing.

I take bitbucket's point about an active mind staving off Alzhimers, but I think there are more enjoyable ways than SQL of keeping the mind active.