On 10/20/05, Marquez, Chris <cmarquez@(protected)> wrote: > This idea that this list or any list is not and never will be a waste > time, is delusional! > > *Actively* participating in this this list (by reading and/or writing) > is almost 100% waste of time. > Be honest and ask yourself if your boss was standing behind you during > all of your time spent participating on this list, would he/she say that > it was 100% productive from a business perspective?...and more power to > those DBA's that only participate during non business hours.
I disagree. Every interview I've been in, one of the questions is always, "How do you stay current?" One thing I mention is this list and the DBAs in the room nod their heads. I also mention training is part of the job and some will occur during work hours. Again, heads nod. And, finally, when I send out an email to my group that starts, "Ooo, look what I found on the list," my manager usually smiles and is grateful we're gaining the benefit of others' wisdom.
That's my experience, anyway. I tell my junior DBAs to subscribe and spend some time reading, maybe even research and try to answer some questions.
Steven -- http://www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l
