I was so excited when SQLBits announced their 2024 dates & location, and I told y’all that I was blocking out my calendar and I’d be there.
Unfortunately, not gonna happen.
This year, SQLBits dramatically cut payments for speakers. We used to get paid per attendee at our workshops, but that’s done. Now you get paid per tier of attendees, and the top tier of £5000 is about the same as my airfare expenses, let alone hotel time in the UK before or after the conference, or any cool restaurants.
I love the event, but if I’m working, I have