Did any of you have a mentor to help you along your DBA career path?
Someone to coach you on what is right/wrong, offer advice for various
projects, etc… I was the first DBA for my company and never had someone to
go to for advice and such. I learned completely on the job besides going
to some classes at the beginning and a couple conferences recently. And
then some consultants over the years. I’ve always reported to a
Programming manager, and they understand some of the job but not everything
that needs to be done. Although I have been a DBA for over 10 years I feel
there is still a ton for me to learn and be better at. I was alone for many
years and did a lot of database development in addition to DBA duties. Kind
of a jack of all trades expert at none. I am a lead now, we have one other
DBA and maybe a third in the near future, but I know I can be a better
leader and hope to advance that further.
Did any of you have some kind of mentor during your career? For most of
you it probably was someone inside the company but what about outside? How
did you find this person and was it helpful? What did they do for you?
Another other details or advice?
Thanks,
