Re: OT: Dealing with incompetent DBA's
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2016 14:57:35 -0600
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I also am in agreement with Hans. My former manager never recognized my skills and accomplishments while constantly praising the incompetent DBA. The end users knew the who really did the work and frequently sent "thank you" emails, copying not only my manager, but his manager and the VPs. Honestly, that recognition meant more to me than being lumped together with the DBA wannabe bothered me. The worst part of the situation was spending hours (sometimes days) cleaning up the messes this DBA made, but I enhanced my skills by doing so in many instances. My skills and dedication bought me more good will than the incompetent will ever have and gave me great references for my next job, which is with a fantastic team of DBAs.
Focus on yourself; enhance your skills, get more visiblity in the company, network with people on other teams not just DBAs. The rewards will be worth it.
Sandy
On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 8:47 AM, Fernando N. de Souza <fnantes_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> I suggest that you don't waste you time and energy trying to expose the
> incompetent. If it hurts, you should try to find a way to put yourself
> above that. Over time, the competent people will be recognized by their
> accomplishments. If that doesn't happen, you are probably working for the
> wrong people and have little hope of advancing in the current company
> anyway. Look for a better job.
>
> Also, keep in mind that the "incompetent" knows that you're the one
> getting the job done and they need you more than you need them.
>
> Think about this quote from Elizabeth Kenny:
>
> "He who angers you conquers you."
>
> Best regards.
>
> --
> Fernando.
>
> To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to
> society.
> Theodore Roosevelt
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 19, 2016 at 11:25 AM, Imtiaz Merchant <merchanti_at_hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello folks,
>>
>> Looking for advice on how to deal with incompetent DBA's hiding behind
>> your own well-demonstrated skills and abilities. These folks are never
>> required to demonstrate their "skills" hence are able to go around bragging
>> what they "know and can do". People always look up to me to get the job
>> done, yet recognize these same incompetent folks in the same class as
>> myself, that hurts.
>>
>> I'd appreciate any feedback / advice.
>>
>> Regards.
>>
>> IM
>>
>
>
-- Sandy B. -- http://www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-lReceived on Fri Apr 01 2016 - 22:57:35 CEST