Tag Archives: consulting
first day
My first day was anti-climactic. On Friday, the people at my first assignment told me that they couldn’t possibly start me until Wednesday, so I better stay home. I read up on ASP.NET (I’m definitely into over-preparing now), went to … Continue reading
reflections on a consulting career: what next
As I wrote in part 1, I really thought the best way to make money on the Internet (maybe the only way, if you couldn’t directly accept credit cards) was to build web pages. It’s obvious now that people make … Continue reading
reflections on a consulting career: wishlist
Now you know my every neurosis and gripe about consulting, clients, and the web / IT world. Here’s a list that I hope is actually constructive. It’s stuff that might make your life easier if you are in the place … Continue reading
reflections on a consulting career: lessons learned
This is getting longer and longer, but the heart of what I wanted to write is below. It’s what I wish I knew when I tried to go into business for myself ten years ago. Independence is not as important … Continue reading
reflections on a consulting career: history
On Friday, I basically quit my last remaining consulting gig. This isn’t sad news: in fact, since the kids came along two years ago, I’ve found myself overcommitted. Getting Things Done showed me that, even if other people weren’t going … Continue reading
