Hello fellow SA's! For those of you out there who aren't as familiar with IRC as some of your colleagues are, or are just not up to speed on using IRC, I figured I'd post some quick, simple instructions on how to join us for the upcoming LOPSA-Live board candidate sessions this Thursday (5/9)…
Just wanted to say thanks to all the SA's that came out last night! We had an excellent turn out for our first meeting and started nailing down topics/discussions we want to happen over the next year. There were several organizations represented last night including Pilot/Flying J, TEK Systems, ORNL, Garden Montessori School, and…
So, I've been thinking hard about the value proposition for LOPSA–what makes it worth being a member? When we recruit new members, what do I tell them about LOPSA (e.g., "You should join LOPSA because…") It's been a tough question to ask. Here's why: motivations. As with any group, there are bound to…
Mike and I started the discussion on what makes a master IT worker after I brought up a Cal Newport post detailing some of the myths of seeking the perfect career. Much of what Cal said, I agreed with–the job you want isn't going to plop down in your lap. The job that you find to be…