Work

Well here is the first reeeaaall post to this blog. Let's see how it goes, shall we? Follow me...

Ever get the feeling that, although you're doing all the right things, you're doing something horribly, horribly wrong? I sure do. Daily. Especially lately.

As you might know, I'm self-employed. Probably the form of employment most closely suited to my personality. But it brings with it the tremendous challenge of constantly finding work. Especially in my profession.

Lately, there has been little work. Other consultants have told me they,ve been slow too. Which makes me feel a little better. I know that it's not ALL about me, and that there are forces out there that are making it difficult for lots of folks.

But at the same time, while they're slow, I'm completely stationary. And this is despite connecting with people, doing my best on existing contracts, looking in all the right places.

I know there will always be more I can do. There will always be things I can do better. And digging around for work is certainly one skill I need to develop further.

But what I don't get is the response I've been getting from my clients. I do the work I say I'm going to do, that I feel good about. But then they don't call me back. Or include me in any of their reindeer games later on. What the heck am I missing??

I think I'll go back to working at K-Mart.

:-(