I stepped away from full time w*rk in the spring and hung out my shingle as an independent consultant. So far so good. I have one client who has booked me for a week every month going forward. Some factors I appreciate:
- I have a lot of control on when and what (last week was a leadership team building workshop at a manufacturing plant). There is no contract or timesheet.
- I enjoy using my skills and experience to help people and organizations. I do some similar activities for free.
- One week per month easily covers all the bills and keeps my current WR below zero. I keep my rates high to manage the demand.
- The pay allows me to deduct professional expenses, medical benefits and continued education.
- I keep my contacts and skills current in a field I really enjoy.
I know this is not for most people on the board. I wonder how many others are finding a similar point of balance.
- I have a lot of control on when and what (last week was a leadership team building workshop at a manufacturing plant). There is no contract or timesheet.
- I enjoy using my skills and experience to help people and organizations. I do some similar activities for free.
- One week per month easily covers all the bills and keeps my current WR below zero. I keep my rates high to manage the demand.
- The pay allows me to deduct professional expenses, medical benefits and continued education.
- I keep my contacts and skills current in a field I really enjoy.
I know this is not for most people on the board. I wonder how many others are finding a similar point of balance.