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Scaryduck LIKES EGG, Thu 24 Sep 2009, 12:45)
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<Clicks>All classics ... and the last line is why I know my job is secure.
Potential Client: Um so can you convert the data from our existing database?
3in7: Depends ...
PC: It is multi-tier database George has written
3in7: ~~Turns to George~~ Ah, so George, what is it written in can can we have a schema and a backup?
PC: Sure no problem - I'll email the data over to you - it's written in a couple of Excel spreadsheets
3in7: ~~Silently screams while fearing the worst*~~
* a work sheet per first letter of the surname, some with extra columns, and a separate xls for the schools they attended
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