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Reasons Why I Should Not Be a SQL MVP

Interviewing Tips

November 1, 2013February 11, 2009 by Thomas LaRock

Recently we had a team member decide it was time for them to move on to a new opportunity. As such I found myself a part of the interview process, something we had not done in a few years. I have not had to interview for a job in eight years and I honestly hope … Read more

Categories MSSQL, Professional Development Tags Chicken Ranch, Dating, Interviewing Techniques, Reasons Why I Should Not Be a SQL MVP 9 Comments

Two cents? I have four!

June 26, 2015February 8, 2009 by Thomas LaRock

Recently Brent Ozar decided to tell everyone about the ads he has been putting on his site. He and I had talked about it before his blog post, and I have had some ads on my site for about a week now. And, like Brent promised, I made four, check it out!       Yep, … Read more

Categories Musings Tags More Ways For Google To Rule the World, Reasons Why I Should Not Be a SQL MVP 2 Comments

How to Become a Microsoft SQL MVP

November 1, 2013January 26, 2009 by Thomas LaRock

So this past weekend I got myself an xbox 360 so that I could hook into my Netflix to watch movies instantly. At the same time I decided to ditch my TiVo as well as my old DVD player. So, a consolidation of sorts in terms of hardware, remotes, and monthly budget. While poking around … Read more

Categories MSSQL, Musings, Professional Development Tags Reasons Why I Should Not Be a SQL MVP 12 Comments

Whale Bacon

January 21, 2009 by Thomas LaRock

So the other night at dinner someone starting talking about how there is a movement to give land rights to gay whales which makes no sense to me because I don’t see how the whales are ever going to be able to maintain any land that they are given. They don’t even have thumbs, but we … Read more

Categories Musings Tags Reasons Why I Should Not Be a SQL MVP 6 Comments

Sixteen Random Things

November 1, 2013January 6, 2009 by Thomas LaRock

I was tagged a while back to post sixteen random things about me to facebook. I am not one to keep chains going so I dismissed the idea and decided to spend time at work doing some actual work. And then at home, I wanted to spend time with my family. So both of you … Read more

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