You should positively pay attention to what this poster says, however...
the bootie load of pros outweigh the cons.
After four years of consulting I am convinced that it is the only way to work.
For those starting out, even those who may be doing this only to get into a full time employee position, you will find the degree of autonomy refreshing.
Do not be afraid of taxation. Hire an accountant. A qualified one will save you way more than they cost. Also, this will provide you a perfect opportunity to interview professionals for a job (as your accountant).
Do not be afraid of starting a company or corporate structure. All new things are scary.
Take the contract. You will learn all kinds of new things about business. Even if you do later choose to suckle on the corporate breast as an employee, the thrill of trying something new will bring you hours full of entertainment, and also really great party conversation.
P.S. Chicks dig indie contractors... Your wife will too!
About two years ago I got a cheap mail box and voicemail number. Since that time everytime I have been required to fill out a form (job application etc.) I have used them.
I have moved several times around the city, and when I get a new real home phone number, I only give it to my family/friends.
There are no telespam calls on my home number, and a large numbers of hangups and bs on the voicemail. This has also cut down on the number of unsolicited snail mail to my address. The P.O. box gets flooded. It seems to be a nice buffer for me...
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You should positively pay attention to what this poster says, however... the bootie load of pros outweigh the cons. After four years of consulting I am convinced that it is the only way to work. For those starting out, even those who may be doing this only to get into a full time employee position, you will find the degree of autonomy refreshing. Do not be afraid of taxation. Hire an accountant. A qualified one will save you way more than they cost. Also, this will provide you a perfect opportunity to interview professionals for a job (as your accountant). Do not be afraid of starting a company or corporate structure. All new things are scary. Take the contract. You will learn all kinds of new things about business. Even if you do later choose to suckle on the corporate breast as an employee, the thrill of trying something new will bring you hours full of entertainment, and also really great party conversation. P.S. Chicks dig indie contractors... Your wife will too!
"Chapter 2 When Innocuous Information Isn't"
All the little bits and pieces of info can sure add up to a major security hole if they are collected by the right person...
What does this mean... "All in all"
maybe dump them all on the marketing directors front lawn to make it a little more personal... anyone have an address?
About two years ago I got a cheap mail box and voicemail number. Since that time everytime I have been required to fill out a form (job application etc.) I have used them. I have moved several times around the city, and when I get a new real home phone number, I only give it to my family/friends. There are no telespam calls on my home number, and a large numbers of hangups and bs on the voicemail. This has also cut down on the number of unsolicited snail mail to my address. The P.O. box gets flooded. It seems to be a nice buffer for me...