[AccessD] You Guys make Me Sick

I've experienced the same thing. Both as the interviewers and interviewees.

I've used SSIS and DTS for import processes.

I've been asked if I've used it for anything else.

What other reasons are there to use it?

There hasn't been a need for me to do something in a different manner.

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On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 3:33 PM, Mark Simms <marksimms at verizon.net> wrote:

> I tried desperately to go into Business Intelligence/Analytics...and wean
> myself from Excel/Access VBA.
> I just couldn't pull it off...major reason: met with an avalanche of
> Indian's in the same space.
> Another reason: every potential engagement came with a huge set of "must
> have" requirements...
> and I usually was a little short of one or two of them.
> This is what you call a very difficult and unforgiving tech job
> marketplace.
> If you've got all of the in-demand skills, you're in good shape.
> Otherwise, you are bottom-feeding.
>
> Recent comments/stats on Programmers Guild online forum:
> 2012 College Grads with Law degrees at the lowest employment percentage
> placement in decades: 85%
> 2012 STEM Grads (Science,Tech,Engineering,Math) are at 50% which is a high
> from 40% of 3 years ago.
> Grim stats for American techies for sure. And those lawyers(lobbiests) are
> responsible for this situation.
>
> >
> > It may be just me but I am at about 200% of my income of 20 years ago.
> > I am not earning that from
> > Access however.  C# / SQL Server.
> >
> > John W. Colby
> > Colby Consulting
>
>
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