September 20, 2011 3:59 AM
Posted by: Colin Smith
Blog,
Job,
ScriptsDay one at the new job was a bit slow but I guess that is to be expected. Had to do a lot of paperwork and then get situated at my new desk, log into my new machine and start to figure out the new environment. While I was doing that I found my own blog very useful. I downloaded some of my own...
September 18, 2011 11:45 PM
Posted by: Colin Smith
Goodbye,
Job,
Last DayFriday was my last day at my job and it was a good day. I finished up some things including putting scripts and notes and tools all in one location for my fellow DBA's to use. But it was a fun day as well. hanging out with friends and just reminiscing. I also put Windows 8 on my workstation just to...
September 10, 2011 10:00 AM
Posted by: Colin Smith
JobAfter 8 years with the company I am working for now it is hard and sad to say that I am leaving for a new opportunity. This media company has been great to me and this is really where it all started for me. After DeVry this was my first job in IT. I started at the helpdesk and worked my way up and...
July 14, 2009 3:53 PM
Posted by: Colin Smith
Job,
Job Market,
MSSQL,
MSSQL AdministrationLast Thursday my company did some layoffs and re-orginization. I survived the layoffs but my job has changed. I am no longer a Database Administrator for a major media company in Phoenix Arizona, but now I am a Database Analyst for a nation wide media company. I am still based in the Phoenix area...