http://wonkycoder.wordpress.com/2009/01/29/with-a-little-help-from-my-friends/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:05:48 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://wonkycoder.wordpress.com/2009/01/29/with-a-little-help-from-my-friends/#comment-9 SQL Server and Cloud Links for the Week | Brent Ozar - SQL Server DBA Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:55:35 +0000 http://wonkycoder.wordpress.com/2009/01/30/with-a-little-help-from-my-friends/#comment-9 [...] Microsoft Charity Challenge Recap - Tim Costello writes about his experience at this event, which brings techies together to build applications for charities in a short time window.  When I talk to junior DBAs and developers who want to break out into a senior level position, one of the tips I give is to talk to local charities and nonprofits.  They need IT help, and you can make a big difference in a short amount of time.  They’re thankful for the help, and you get good experience without having to convince a client to pay you.  Plus, since it’s a charity, you can tap your virtual friends on the shoulder for help and they’re more likely to pitch in for a good cause when you get in over your head. [...] [...] Microsoft Charity Challenge Recap – Tim Costello writes about his experience at this event, which brings techies together to build applications for charities in a short time window.  When I talk to junior DBAs and developers who want to break out into a senior level position, one of the tips I give is to talk to local charities and nonprofits.  They need IT help, and you can make a big difference in a short amount of time.  They’re thankful for the help, and you get good experience without having to convince a client to pay you.  Plus, since it’s a charity, you can tap your virtual friends on the shoulder for help and they’re more likely to pitch in for a good cause when you get in over your head. [...]

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