All the DBAs who are men in my team are gaming almost on a daily basis. Personally i think stress esp for DBAs is due to too much thinking/alertness and...

I actually wanted to ask if that is what it meant..thanks for clarifying.

I've learnt two things about the scope inflation problem -

1 Dont' go all out and learn something just 'coz it is stated to be cool

2 Try to optimise on what...

Keep the right perspective and focus on what is important espe when things go wrong..the work is something we do for a living and there is more to life than...

Hi Lynn, I didnt think i was..who you are in an organisation is a combo of what you think and what their values are. I was in a position where...

I couldn't agree more with the concept and practising it among friends and community. Must add a word of caution based on experience when it comes to practising this at...

I believe SQL Server is a bargain for the add ons - SSRS, SSIS and SSAS with it. We saved a bunch of money on crystal licesing and this year...

Great Post!! I started from the trenches too - got opportunities to be a manager, tried one job at that and went back to my 'trenches' - it is not...

I would step back and ask if it is really a choice. 'Help' is sort of a convenient word used in many workplaces for an order in disguise. I'd usually...

Interesting post, Bill. Natural passion *usually* goes with creativity, or the freedom to design/create/do something original. The occasional tough query to crack or server issue to resolve can provide moments...

I can truly see eye to eye with what Steve says. I believe it is hard to be 'passionate' about this kind of technology, atleast for me, if i was...

I'd rather say simply and plainly we are better off moving on if we have made a fair attempt to get along and it is not working out. Really dont...

I would have learnt what I can about upper management and how deep the issue really is, if an escalation is going to be perceived in good spirit by someone...

GSquared, i was of the same opinion as you are. I have learn the hard way - unless it is a strong issue of ethics and black and white right...

Great editorial and practical wisdom. Getting a good boss and a good team is a huge blessing, sometimes even more than getting more money. I think there is a hugely...