Previous post here describes my current situation and recent job history. I am still looking for a job. I believe that the biggest challenge in my job search is the 3.5 years I took off to care for my father. Even with all the challenges: economy, holidays, work history, etc., I am confident that there is some company somewheres that will give me a shot as a SQL Server Developer.

Following is my plan of attack for the next month:

• Keep sending out resumes.
• Aggressively and consistently learn as much about SQL Server development as I can.
• Continue to be active in the SQL Server Community through my new blog and on Twitter. Share what I know. Answer questions if I can. Help.
• Read blogs, articles, whitepapers, SQL BOL, etc.
• Read the many, many, many SQL Server books that I have.
• Watch SQL Server 2008 videos purchased from AppDev.
• Play, explore, learn, do samples/tutorials/how-tos in SQL Server test environment.
• Attend SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Bootcamp in Atlanta in middle of January leading to possible certification.
• Listen to and connect with other SQL Server professionals.
• Stay positive.
• Have hope.
• Believe in myself.
• Be passionate about SQL Server.
• Know for certain that in the past I have successfully solved my past employer's data recording and reporting problems.
• Know for certain that in the future I will solve my future employer's data recording and reporting problems.
• Believe that I am meant to be a SQL Server Developer.
• Always Be Learning.