'Tis the season for travel! With the PASS Summit just around the corner and lots of other interesting events waiting in the wings, such as TechEd Europe, lots of IT people will finally be allowed to stretch their wings (and budgets) to get in some first class training. I've been a very frequent flier for a long time and seldom get surprised by much these days - exasperated, yes - but surprised, no. And I've certainly seem my share of fellow travelers doing it all wrong. The one thing they all share in common is that they're not experienced and, usually, haven't thought much about the … [Read more...]
Starting the Travel Tips Meme
Filed Under: PASS, Professional Development Tagged With: SQLPASS, Travel Tips
What Direction Do You Choose?
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose. Dr. Seuss Dr Seuss makes a great point. Only you can determine where you go in life and where those you lead in life (your significant other, your kids, your family, your business associates) will follow. What happens when you don't have your feet in your shoes? What if you're not wearing shoes? Or what if your shoes are sandals? Which direction do you steer? Do you head to the beach or to the snowy mountains? What if you're not only steering yourself, but an entire … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Ethics, Governance, Opinion, PASS, Professional Development, SQLServerPedia Syndication Tagged With: SQLPASS
