Well I wasn't going to add anything to this thread, but now I have to....
<itching to tell my story sort of thing...>
I love consulting. I also don't have kids, but if I did, I'm sure I would
love the flexibility it offers. And, no, I'm not married, so there is no
husband paying the bills which enables me to continue consulting.
I did the corporate route and the in-house long term contract, I even
trained racehorses, and still, nothing beats being your own boss, calling
the shots, setting your own hours and playing golf on a really sunny day
because you can! (or skiing!)
Of course, it is a lot of hard work, long hours, dedication, and it takes a
tenacity that is very hard to develop. As Richard says, "Consulting -- when
it's good, it's very, very good and when it's bad, it's horrid." You have to
be able to weather the storms.....which sometimes, are not unlike the huge
layoffs we keep hearing about. Job security is only as good as the economy
at times.
I loved consulting so much, I found a partner and we made a business of it.
My own knowledge has grown because of this. I can delve into any kind of
code, Java, VB, RPG, CF, ASP, JSP, Flash, you name it! Consulting made it
possible. You have to wear many different hats and be able to turn on a dime
at times, unless you specialize in one or two fields. Even then, it's still
a tough road to follow with technology changing with every turn.
There is not a day that goes by that I don't learn something new. This, in
itself, is so exciting!
So, please, future consultants out there......it really is a great way to
make a living....it just takes a lot of self-discipline, a few month's worth
of bill money in the bank, and a lot of hard work. "You can do it!"
Erika
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-----Original Message-----
From: Nat Papovich [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 8:19 PM
To: CF-Jobs
Subject: RE: Consulting sucks
We could turn this into a list about life in the CF world. Sounds fun...
I've been consulting for about 6 months, and it was great while I had it.
Now I'm in an office for a few-month contract. I think that's really the
best way to go. Take the work when you get it, which expands your future
options and networks, but be ready to jump into an office when a rainy day
is forecasted. Another great thing is to have a part-time job contracting or
salary for a company. THen you have the security and flexibility.
Well anyway, consulting seems sucky for Mike D, because of where he is. I'm
sure if you offered him a client now, he'd say consulting wasn't too bad.
NAT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dylan Bromby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 6:35 AM
> To: CF-Jobs
> Subject: RE: Consulting sucks
>
>
> I agree. I quit my job in October to consult *because* I have 2
> kids on the
> way and needed a bigger place (moving today actually). I work
> less and make
> more. I do some work for local companies in Orange County, CA, but mostly
> for companies out-of-state and just work remotely. I communicate with my
> largest clients mostly via email and IM and rarely have to travel.
>
> So, to the comment below I'll add you don't *necessarily* even
> have to move.
>
> It's the best decision I've made career-wise to-date.
>
> I don't think it's the best for everybody, but I also don't think
> "consulting sucks".
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Rice [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 4:51 AM
> To: CF-Jobs
> Subject: Re: Consulting sucks
>
>
> Consulting Rocks.
>
> Yes, that's a statement but one I have to make. With a wife, 2
> kids and community responsibilities, going the consulting route
> is the BEST
> thing I have done in my career plus.
>
> I wouldn't want people getting steered off the right track [the consulting
> track].
>
> Just like Boston has better baseball than NY, we have better software
> company's too.
>
> Ever consider moving?
>
> Michael, best of luck.
>
> -John
>
> >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Michael Dinowitz)
> >To: CF-Jobs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Subject: Consulting sucks
> >Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 23:57:59 -0500
> >
> >Yes, that's a very hard statement but one I have to make. With a wife, 3
> >kids and community responsibilities, going the consulting route is not
> >helping much. That being said, I'm looking for a full time position
> >somewhere. My requirements is a bit of freedom to take care of community
> >issues as they arise. My offer is to be able to use me and my name in the
> >company. All ego aside, being able to say "we have Michael Dinowitz" on
> >staff can be very useful in marketing. I'm all for it. Anyone
> who wants to
> >talk to me about hiring me on in the NY area, please email me off list. I
> >can travel some outside of NY, but as I said, wife and kids. :)
> >
> >Michael Dinowitz
> >Publisher: Fusion Authority weekly news alert
> >(www.fusionauthority.com/alert)
> >Listmaster: CF-Talk, CF-Jobs, Spectra-Talk, Jrun-Talk, etc.
> >(www.houseoffusion.com)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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