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Well, the only way to know for sure is to ask the oracle.*
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Being Christmas and all I suddenly thought of:
Oracle Oracle on the wall
Who's the fairest of them all?
Life is too shor
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It's one of joys of development...the challenge! What should be simple almost never is! Good luck! 
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse
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kmoorevs wrote: What should be simple almost never is!
That pretty much sums up our profession!  
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If it's of any consolation, it's even worse the other direction.
If you're used to Oracle and have to work on SQL Server, it's like working with the cousin from the country side
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Now don't you go talkin' ill 'bout dat there SQL Server!
And wot's wrong with ma cousin Betty Jo? We two gettin' married next summer! 
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...and now I'm addicted. Just a shout out and thanks to all the german friends who have such delicacies.
GCS d--- s-/++ a- C++++ U+++ P- L- E-- W++ N++ o+ K- w+++ O? M-- V? PS+ PE- Y+ PGP t++ 5? X R++ tv-- b+ DI+++ D++ G e++>+++ h--- ++>+++ y+++* Weapons extension: ma- k++ F+2 X
If you think 'goto' is evil, try writing an Assembly program without JMP. -- TNCaver
"When you have eliminated the JavaScript, whatever remains must be an empty page." -- Mike Hankey
"just eat it, eat it"."They're out to mold, better eat while you can" -- HobbyProggy
modified 21-Dec-15 5:51am.
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Werde satt und dick
The language is JavaScript. that of Mordor, which I will not utter here
This is Javascript. If you put big wheels and a racing stripe on a golf cart, it's still a f***ing golf cart.
"I don't know, extraterrestrial?"
"You mean like from space?"
"No, from Canada."
If software development were a circus, we would all be the clowns.
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Language, Timothy!*
* Only UKians of a certain vintage are likely to understand this....
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Nothing offensive here, not even a pun.
The language is JavaScript. that of Mordor, which I will not utter here
This is Javascript. If you put big wheels and a racing stripe on a golf cart, it's still a f***ing golf cart.
"I don't know, extraterrestrial?"
"You mean like from space?"
"No, from Canada."
If software development were a circus, we would all be the clowns.
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Do they know who stole it?
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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I made the same pun - I'm starting to worry :P
Basically the next one to steal it would be me, I freaking love it.
GCS d--- s-/++ a- C++++ U+++ P- L- E-- W++ N++ o+ K- w+++ O? M-- V? PS+ PE- Y+ PGP t++ 5? X R++ tv-- b+ DI+++ D++ G e++>+++ h--- ++>+++ y+++* Weapons extension: ma- k++ F+2 X
If you think 'goto' is evil, try writing an Assembly program without JMP. -- TNCaver
"When you have eliminated the JavaScript, whatever remains must be an empty page." -- Mike Hankey
"just eat it, eat it"."They're out to mold, better eat while you can" -- HobbyProggy
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To be honest, I am not a big fan of Marzipan. Actually I avoid it.
But come to Germany and visit the city of Lübeck. You just cannot avoid marzipan here.
cheers,
Super
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Too much of good is bad,mix some evil in it
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Good. I'll take note - I'm pretty near to southern German border by the way, and someday I'll take a proper vacation in Germany.
super wrote: You just cannot avoid marzipan here.
It will be the marzipan who'll be trying to avoid me. 
Also most of the north european sweets are rich in gingerbread and cinnamon, two other addictions of mine. 
GCS d--- s-/++ a- C++++ U+++ P- L- E-- W++ N++ o+ K- w+++ O? M-- V? PS+ PE- Y+ PGP t++ 5? X R++ tv-- b+ DI+++ D++ G e++>+++ h--- ++>+++ y+++* Weapons extension: ma- k++ F+2 X
If you think 'goto' is evil, try writing an Assembly program without JMP. -- TNCaver
"When you have eliminated the JavaScript, whatever remains must be an empty page." -- Mike Hankey
"just eat it, eat it"."They're out to mold, better eat while you can" -- HobbyProggy
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Except the selves all made of Lubeck marzipan[^]...
(I was there, but found marzipan far too sweet for me)
Skipper: We'll fix it.
Alex: Fix it? How you gonna fix this?
Skipper: Grit, spit and a whole lotta duct tape.
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Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter wrote: too sweet for me
The concept of "too sweet" is new to me. What does it mean?  (seriously though, I have a tolerance to sweetness far higher than the average).
GCS d--- s-/++ a- C++++ U+++ P- L- E-- W++ N++ o+ K- w+++ O? M-- V? PS+ PE- Y+ PGP t++ 5? X R++ tv-- b+ DI+++ D++ G e++>+++ h--- ++>+++ y+++* Weapons extension: ma- k++ F+2 X
If you think 'goto' is evil, try writing an Assembly program without JMP. -- TNCaver
"When you have eliminated the JavaScript, whatever remains must be an empty page." -- Mike Hankey
"just eat it, eat it"."They're out to mold, better eat while you can" -- HobbyProggy
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You can have mine; vile stuff. 
veni bibi saltavi
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Nagy Vilmos wrote: You can have mine
Thanks Nagy, I'll turn my gin rations to you then
GCS d--- s-/++ a- C++++ U+++ P- L- E-- W++ N++ o+ K- w+++ O? M-- V? PS+ PE- Y+ PGP t++ 5? X R++ tv-- b+ DI+++ D++ G e++>+++ h--- ++>+++ y+++* Weapons extension: ma- k++ F+2 X
If you think 'goto' is evil, try writing an Assembly program without JMP. -- TNCaver
"When you have eliminated the JavaScript, whatever remains must be an empty page." -- Mike Hankey
"just eat it, eat it"."They're out to mold, better eat while you can" -- HobbyProggy
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A pleasure to get you addicted
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Glad you found your Marzipan again but I can't think who stole it.
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I HATE marzipan and so does my German wife.
Decrease the belief in God, and you increase the numbers of those who wish to play at being God by being “society’s supervisors,” who deny the existence of divine standards, but are very serious about imposing their own standards on society.-Neal A. Maxwell
You must accept 1 of 2 basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe or we are not alone. Either way, the implications are staggering!-Wernher von Braun
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I'm sorry for both of you - that also means there is a bigger share for me
GCS d--- s-/++ a- C++++ U+++ P- L- E-- W++ N++ o+ K- w+++ O? M-- V? PS+ PE- Y+ PGP t++ 5? X R++ tv-- b+ DI+++ D++ G e++>+++ h--- ++>+++ y+++* Weapons extension: ma- k++ F+2 X
If you think 'goto' is evil, try writing an Assembly program without JMP. -- TNCaver
"When you have eliminated the JavaScript, whatever remains must be an empty page." -- Mike Hankey
"just eat it, eat it"."They're out to mold, better eat while you can" -- HobbyProggy
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There has been lots of discussion about CVs, covering letters, interview questions.
But what happens if it all goes well, how do you get out of where you currently are?
How do you go about resigning?
What should a resignation letter contain, is it just a piece of paper for HR to file or does it serve any actual purpose?
Is "Dear boss, I'm off x weeks from today, love Chris*" enough or should you pad a little?
*I'd use your own name, but you get the idea.
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
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I plan to do that first thing in the new year. I have looked up a short template which is only a few lines of text, but also mentions the required legal stuff.
The language is JavaScript. that of Mordor, which I will not utter here
This is Javascript. If you put big wheels and a racing stripe on a golf cart, it's still a f***ing golf cart.
"I don't know, extraterrestrial?"
"You mean like from space?"
"No, from Canada."
If software development were a circus, we would all be the clowns.
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I would say that a resignation letter should contain as little as possible. Specifically:
- Don't give reasons for leaving
- Don't make it personal
- Don't burn bridges
Basically, you never know when you might run across your former employer, so it's best to keep things civil.
The resignation letter should:
- Give the last date you will be present (don't forget to check your employment contract for any mandatory notification time)
- Assure cooperation in a smooth handover before that date
The resignation letter may:
- Indicate availability for consultation after your last day of employment (for a fee)
- Mention that it was a pleasure to work with them
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.
--Winston Churchill
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