Oracle-L: career questions

From: Maria Aurora VT de la Vega <mtdelavega_at_pse.org.ph>
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 21:24:27 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.00519070.20021212212427@fatcity.com>

Gurus,

I have been an Oracle DBA for almost 5 years and would like very much to venture into independent Oracle consulting (part-time). As i have spent most of these 5 years as a sole DBA for different companies, studying and learning the ropes of Oracle Administration through books, magazines, test machines and this list, I feel confident enough to handle most Oracle issues. At the same time, I still have that feeling of inadequacy. I am not sure if I am good enough to offer my services to local companies.

That said, I'd like to ask every one who are into consulting (on their own or as a part-time gig) what are the technical and soft skills necessary before I even think about consulting. How would you know that you're "technically" ready for it. And how do I get started. Tips are welcome too!

Thanks everyone.

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Author: Maria Aurora VT de la Vega
INET: mtdelavega_at_pse.org.ph

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