This month’s #tsql2sday is being hosted by Any Leonard (b|t). He asks a simple question that gets at the heart of what motivates us, “Why do you do what you do?”.
For me, it is about helping and sharing with others. From the database administration point of view, I love helping others with solving business problems with data. I have a knack for data and enjoy understanding what the business issue is so that I can see how data can solve it. By getting involved in various projects, I get a better understanding of how the business operates and allows me to be proactive and start suggesting solutions.
Outside of the office, photography and cooking are my passions. I love sharing both of these with others. I used to have a small photography business but found the money got in the way of the joy of photography. Now I just use photography as a service project and share the results and it brings me a ton of joy. On the cooking side, watching someone enjoy a few ribs is the best feeling in the world. I’m starting to think about catering but worry about how the money will take away from the joy of cooking. I’m hoping I can get some help on that side so I can just concentrate on the grill.
Doug Purnell
@SQLNikon
sqlnikon@gmail.com
https://sqlnikon.com