William R Ward wrote: > Sure, if it's made worth my while financially. But I'm also working a > full time job, so I can't do it often (I have to take vacation time to > do it).
I have a colleague who insists on working full-time while doing training on the side. I honestly don't understand how that business model works, but he seems to be happy with it. Probably evening or weekend courses done in installments like I'm guessing you're doing. That would have to be all local gigs. Apparently he even does consulting work. Several folks I've seen hanging out in alt.computer.consultants.moderated try to get a consulting practice off the ground this way, though the negative reaction we've seen on this list is also common there. > But finding such gigs is even harder, I would think. If you sign on with a training company that markets nationally, then you'll probably have to travel. Being open to travel makes things easier, opens up many more opportunities. Of course, you'll have to play by their rules, even if you use your own material. It wouldn't work for you if you're really an independent spirit. Most of what I've been doing for the last six months or so is just conference tutorials. It doesn't pay very well, but I've been told it's a good way to market myself for more serious gigs. And of course I get to practice my skills, and I get free admission to the conference and partial travel reimbursement. It's pretty cool seeing my picture on the brochure that's going out to like-minded folks nationwide. -- Danny Faught Tejas Software Consulting http://www.tejasconsulting.com
