Five years? Really? Yes, it’s been five years since I joined Microsoft and I can honestly say, it’s been a blast! I’ve been doing the odd-year anniversary posts- 1, 3 and now 5 years at Microsoft. What are some of the top reasons to work at Microsoft from my own experience? Great managers. I’ve had, overall, the best direct managers of any company, while here at Microsoft. I really appreciate the great training they give Microsoft management and I think it does help ensure that you have managers that are present to make your workday better. Cool benefits- I can’t…
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Anyone who’s anyone knows to search out OakTable World at major events in the US and Europe, and Oracle Open World 2016 is no different! OakTable World 2016, (#otw16) will be held at the Children’s Creativity Museum again this year during the week of Oracle Open World. The Oak Table members will be discussing their latest technical obsessions and research on Monday and Tuesday, (September 19th-20th). The truth is, folks- The Oak Table experts are an AWESOME group, (if I don’t say so myself! :)) as we could have easily done another day of incredible sessions, but alas, two days is all we have…
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As the Training Days Director for Rocky Mountain Oracle User Group, one of my tasks is not just running the conference for RMOUG, but also promoting it. RMOUG Training Days was the first conference I ever attended, (2004) and the first one I ever presented at, (2009.) Its one of the reasons my career is where it is now and how I stayed in touch with the man who is now my partner in life, best friend and husband. The Training Days conference is the largest regional Oracle User Group conference in the US and is held each year…
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Unlike other forms of communication, social media can be a real gray area for rules on what dictates freedom of speech and how you have to endure with those that may not be pleasant to interact with. I’m often told what etiquette some feel it necessary and that I should just disengage from some people online. The truth is, not everyone gets social media and many just don’t understand boundaries or how to communicate productively when online. You, as a member of the online community, have the right to choose who you communicate with and when it’s time to NOT…