Re: RMAN: I don't trust it

I too have seen too many DBA wannabes...mainly because of the pay Once they're in to it...only then do they see how complicated the job really is...

Lyndon Tiu wrote:

> On Wednesday 12 February 2003 08:14 am, DENNIS WILLIAMS wrote:
> > Lyndon
> > A rule of thumb in job-seeking is when you don't have experience, your
> > education counts all the more.
>
> I agree. No Comp. Sci. education means - To quote Oracle 9i: "Unemployable,
> Can't break-in, Just can't get it".
>
> > This applies when you are just starting your
> > career or when you are changing careers. I haven't seen too many DBA job
> > postings that require a BSCS (always glad to be educated, though), but I
> > can see if there were two candidates who had no Oracle experience or other
> > IT experience, the one with a BSCS might be selected.
> > Have you considered getting the OCP?
>
> I have OCP, SCJP, LPI, SCSA, SCNA, EIEIO. I do believe that these
> certifications are worthless without job experience.
>
> Order of importance:
>
> 1) People you know (i.e. kiss ass)
> 2) Experience
> 3) Education
> 4) Certifications
>
> > One heck of a lot less effort than
> > a BSCS, and might carry more weight when being considered for a position. I
> > don't think the OCP is a cure-all, but I think it can demonstrate a sincere
> > interest in an Oracle career. Think of it as a way to separate yourself
> > from other wannabes.
>
> I work for a company where a third are wannabes, and they kiss ass better than
> me : \
>
> > My impression is that during the dot-com wave a lot of people crowded
> > into the IT field, and some of them jumped on Oracle. That might leave the
> > field crowded at the moment, but any field has turnover. Some people become
> > discouraged, others find other careers that suit them better, etc. If you
> > take a 20-year perspective, the Oracle DBA field has nearly always had more
> > demand than supply. Hey what am I saying . . . no way! If anyone on this
> > list is getting discouraged, this is the time to pursue that truck driving
> > career you've always dreamed of. Go! Hurry! ;-)
> >
>
> I will be while before things get cleared up. By then, I'll be a pensioner.
>
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