I've been a bit quiet for a while, but I promise it's for a very good reason.
You see, it would appear I have become a company.
I'm not quite sure how it happened, but all of a sudden I had a registered business name, had an IKEA desk in the second bedroom and was quoting for work.
I really should pay closer attention to what's happening around me.
Seriously, I have been examining the current market and how 'jobs' are perceived. Diversification appears to be the key, and having a business of my own allows me to do contract work, part time work and all sorts of other neat things.
I'm hip deep in networking and I'm helping to establish a web of people with various talents so that when an employer asks me for something outside my realm of experience, I can pass on the number of someone qualified.
I am still looking for a job, but this allows me to pursue things outside of full time work.
Being my own boss is utterly, utterly nerve-wracking and totally exhilarating. I'm not fooling myself, I know that I'm not going to earn the same money or work the same hours. It's going to be harder than anything I've ever done before. Just the first week nearly killed me (and Ghost came a close second.) But I'm determined to make a go of this. Hell, with a name that clever, it'd be a damn shame to go under!
So wish me, and Cunning Edge Media, the best of luck.
Good Luck!
yeah!
And Tree, I am sorry I have not gotten to you. I am entirely buried.
Congratulations!
If anyone can do it, I know that you can.
And if you ever need a freelance writer/photo illustrator...
;)
Right on! You'll have a great go at it, no doubt :D
Tree - go out there and give it your all - like I know you will.
And GOOD LUCK!
Congrats! As someone who has never desired to work for someone else but only myself, I know how thrilling it is! And it sounds like you've been more successful in a week than we've been in a year, but, hey, I'm not bitter If you ever need a graphic artist, just holler.... :)
Oh Tree! That's brilliant! I know you'll be a wonderful one-woman arm. . . er, company.
Oh yeeeeeeah, baby! GREAT name. :)
And... (and I know everyone and their butler wants to work for you) if you ever need an American English editor, full or part-time, technical or creative, I'm here and AVAILABLE (and reasonable)! ;)
Good luck, Tree!
Always wishing you the best of luck, Tree.
Fabulous news! Best of luck :)
I've been wondering how you were, good luck with your new venture
best of luck to you and your enterprise...and many kudos to you for the guts to do it!
that has got to be the coolest damn name I have heard in a long time!! Hell I'd hire you just on that name alone.
I don't think you need good luck, I think you'll do just fine but if you want... GOOD LUCK SWEETIE!!! You will be a huggeee Success I just know it.
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Well if you need a dtp let me know, I have great faith in you.
I'll send in my CV! *grin*