Originally Posted By u k fan Good luck with everything Dave. I'm glad you made a decision you're happy with. There is definitely a wind of change in the air - I've been feeling it too. Enjoy the picnic!!!
Originally Posted By beamerdog Best of luck, Dave. I had the happiest days of my life when I had my consulting practice. I only stopped because my oldest son was landing in the hospital and it wasn't fair to my clients to cancel meetings. And I hope that Sarah enjoys your success as much as you will! terri
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Thats great for you. Best of luck and wishing everything goes smooth.
Originally Posted By LuLu Dave, I'm sorry to hear of the stress you've been experiencing. I haven't been on the boards or FB much, but was wondering if you'd lost your job from something you'd posted on FB. Fantastic that you have a contract lined up! If you enjoy being in business and get more contracts then you happily continue, if not you can look for a full-time job later. Seems like a win-win. I would just advise that at the outset, you spend the minimum amount possible to set up your business, and sock away every penny you can. In my experience, being frugal is the way to make self-employment work though the lean times. You do have to be very self-disciplined. All the best to you! Congrats!
Originally Posted By LuLu BTW I am celebrating 25 years of being an independent contractor - can you tell I love it - lots of lean years in there, but the best advice I learned from my Dad: Live beneath your means. That'll get you thru most anything...
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<Here in the land of the free, Obama is encountering incredible opposition to any sort of healthcare reform. Those who benefit from our current fiasco of a system have done a great job of brainwashing the masses into believing that our inefficient, incredibly expensive, byzantine system is the best in the world.>> I saw this today. It illustrates our situation perfectly: <a href="http://www.economist.com/daily/kallery/displayStory.cfm?story_id=13846965&source=features_box4" target="_blank">http://www.economist.com/daily...res_box4</a>
Originally Posted By beamerdog My son and I are among the uninsured masses. After 60 years with the same company, they are allowed to deny me insurance as an individual due to my health, lol. Good advice from Lulu!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Thanks guys. If everything goes to plan, this contract, the 1st 6 months is worth a year on my last role. We are going to try and live humbley and survive on much less to build up the reserves. But I had 6 calls today without any advertising other than talking to 2 contacts. And legally, my company was formed today. Thanks for chiming in folks, and Lulu, it would be awesome if I could look to you as a mentor.
Originally Posted By LuLu Dave, that's terrific!! Maybe I need to add your type of business as a sideline, lol! Unfortunately design work seems to be drying up and I'm struggling to come up with something I can do in a growing field. I'm really excited for your business, I think you've got a winner there!
