RE: Thoughts about Whether to Become Independant

On Tue, 18 Jul 2006, Chen Shapira wrote:
> I've been thinking about becoming independent as well.
> I add some of my thoughts below.
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > 1. I'll have to do my own accounting, taxes, etc.
> > -------------------------------------------------
> 
> Not necessarily. One can work with an accountant. It is even
> recommended, since I'm not sure if GnuCash covers the Israeli tax laws. 

Yes, but the Israeli Tax Authority would never ever forget about you.


> 
> > 2. I can do what I choose
> > -------------------------
> To some extent, this is true. However, you may have to take projects you
> prefer not to simply because you need the money, want to get a foot in
> the door with a specific client, etc.
> 
> A friend of mine is an independent interior designer and she had to be
> back at work few days after giving birth, simply because her clients
> needed her and she didn't want to risk them turning to someone else.
> This is something employees don't worry about.
> 
> > 3. I would need good contacts and publicity
> > -------------------------------------------
> 
> I think this is the most difficult point.
> It is not enough to be known, you need to be liked as well. People will
> hire you only if they think that they'll enjoy working with you. I don't
> know of anyone who hired a consultant they didn't like. In fact, the
> consultants I know are the nicest people ever.
> 
> Forgive me for being frank, but you have a knack for pissing people off.
> I think you can name more than one person who will never ever hire you.
> This is not the right direction.
>  
> > 4. More time to do the things I like:
> > -------------------------------------
> Not sure about this one. Independents tend to be more busy than
> employees because in addition to their main job duties, they also need
> to do marketing, chase clients and force them to pay, etc.
>  
> > 5. I can see the world:
> > -----------------------
> Anything prevents you from going to conferences right now?
> The only plus side is that the travel expenses will be tax-deductible.
> 
> 
> I think you can make a rather good consultant if you can only improve
> two things:
> 1. People skills. Actively try to be very nice and accommodating. You
> tend to annoy many people, and those you annoyed will not hire you.
> Don't fool yourself - No matter how good you are, people will not hire
> you unless they will enjoy working with you.
> 
> 2. If you want to train people, you'll need to improve your public
> speaking skills. I saw you are already working on this.
> 
> Thanks,
> Chen
> 
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