I've thought about the cost of switching too.

It comes down to resources.
If you have time, say 5 years and some people (DBAs, developers & sysadmins) whose time...

I've often wondered as to whether the model of offering university students (or even prospective university students) a starting position in a company with half of the university tuition covered...

In regards to training, I can't really complain. The company has a budget for training set aside every year and for this I am thankful.

 Often though, I'd...

I do agree with you Andy. Find the tools that make your life easier and make sense to you. I love SQL Prompt, for example, while others on my team...

For all of those new to SQL in our DBA team, I recommend two books for them to practice on.

 The first is immediate and short-to-medium term. It is...

Apparently, one may not wear white after Labor Day. I'm sure that there are good reasons for this Verbot.

I've worked in open-plan offices for the last 25 years.

 My first real job was in a school in Japan and the Japanese showed me how open-plan should work....

Nor I.

First of all, thanks Steve for the recommendation of the podcast 'Revisionist History'! It is my podcast of choice now on the train to/from work (when I'm not cycling).
 For...

This worked.
Thanks very much Scott.
Sean.

I rather like being without the Internet. It's a bit like being without access to a coffee-machine. I realise that when no coffee is available, I can live perfectly well...