Why Aren't We All Great SQL Server DBAs?

Is there not enough time in the day to address all the issues that you have on your to-do list?

Are you not feeling comfortable with the challenges presented to you? I know, this is a hard one to admit, but it hits us—each and every one of us—at some point in our careers!

Do you feel that there's a lack of communication with your peer group? (Who is your peer group?)

Do you feel that you are experiencing a lack of communication and understanding with your management?

Do you feel like you have a lack of control over your working environment? How would you like to change that?

Do you have a lack of tools which might could/would help you get the work done right/better/best?

Do you feel like you lack certain skills, or that the technology is moving faster than your ability to assimilate the information? I know I feel that way, every time Microsoft releases a new version of SQL Server!

Do you feel like you're lacking skilled staffers, and in which quarters?

Do you feel like you're lacking adequate support from your peers and/or your management? What would you like to happen, that might be able to fix that?

Do you feel that __________________________________.