>I'v been watching the thread for while now, decide
>to step in cautiously..<g>
>
>After working for AT&T as a programmer/babysitter,
>2 years ago, decided to go out on my own. It was
>the best move I've ever made, well, some days it
>is..<g>
>
>True, no more health benefits, or corporate gym,
>or "company" picnics, cute ball hats and all.
>
>As Scott says, the profits and losses are all mine
>now. No work, no paycheck. Lotta work, lotta
>paycheck. I don't flaunt the independance though.
>I don't do "freelance" work. We do contract work.
>It sounds better. <g> Independant and freelance
>are seen by the average corporate client as "less
>than par"..:(
>
>True, no more free training, but then, was it
>really free? For some of those seminars, wouldn't
>you rather just get a check? <g>
>

Stephen

so your saying I should remove the part in my signature that says 'Independent Programmer' & replace it with 'Contract Programmer'??? Glad to see you made the transition smoothly. Most people experience a few bumps...

Tom