Hi,
As may or may not be evident from my posts, I have been contemplating a job move for some time now. Basically my question is, is it reasonable to look for a job where I can strictly do SQL Server development work? It seems that so many shops these days have their regular programmers writing SQL code (although with mixed results), or you have to know more than just SQL, such as web development.
I really want to move out of the production DBA arena, and primarily into development... but it seems that a person needs to know more than just sql! Or is that enough?
I thought I wanted to be a DBA, but I realize now that I don't. I also want to be able to work from home part time, which being a DBA doesn't always lend itself to.
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I am wondering what kind of jobs exists out there for someone in my position. My experience is primarily in DBA work, with a fair amount of development in both SQL Server and Oracle. I've also done some ASP programming, but wasn't crazy about it. I am kind of in a rut, and not sure what my next career move should be. I feel like I am at the beginning again, even with 4 years database experience.
Any advice, anecdotes appreciated.
Thanks
As may or may not be evident from my posts, I have been contemplating a job move for some time now. Basically my question is, is it reasonable to look for a job where I can strictly do SQL Server development work? It seems that so many shops these days have their regular programmers writing SQL code (although with mixed results), or you have to know more than just SQL, such as web development.
I really want to move out of the production DBA arena, and primarily into development... but it seems that a person needs to know more than just sql! Or is that enough?
I thought I wanted to be a DBA, but I realize now that I don't. I also want to be able to work from home part time, which being a DBA doesn't always lend itself to.
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I am wondering what kind of jobs exists out there for someone in my position. My experience is primarily in DBA work, with a fair amount of development in both SQL Server and Oracle. I've also done some ASP programming, but wasn't crazy about it. I am kind of in a rut, and not sure what my next career move should be. I feel like I am at the beginning again, even with 4 years database experience.
Any advice, anecdotes appreciated.
Thanks