For the last few years I have been working for Consulting type companies. At times it has been fun and others I wonder why I did this to myself. Right now I'm out of my home town on a project and regretting the travel involved. I do go home every weekend, but with the weather this time of year (December) in Colorado it can be a bit of a gamble.
Today there is a major snow storm in Colorado and I am wondering if I am going to be able to fly home tomorrow. I will have to play the phone game with the airline and live on the "Standby" list for flights if my flight gets cancelled. Oh joy!
So for anyone thinking about going into consulting/contracting you may have to travel for your work. Just keep in mind that you will get "stuck" somewhere sometime, part of the personal price you pay for those "Consulting Dollars".
I agree that there are gambles in the life of a travelling consultant and it's been exhausting for me. But I have been so enriched by my experiences in travelling, both personal and professional, that I have to say that on the balance it has really worked out for me.
However, it is a different life, and it's nice to be in contact with others who share that experience.
As you can see from the WebLog title I am a bit sarcastic and cynical about this thing we call Software Testing. Over my years of experience in Software Development and Testing I have seen some very very Dilbert things happen.
Hopefully this Blog will be a good place for you to learn from some of the things I have experienced and allow you to be more effective in your efforts in Software Testing.
• December 20, 2006 - Life of a Traveling Consultant
For the last few years I have been working for Consulting type companies. At times it has been fun and others I wonder why I did this to myself. Right now I'm out of my home town on a project and regretting the travel involved. I do go home every weekend, but with the weather this time of year (December) in Colorado it can be a bit of a gamble.
Today there is a major snow storm in Colorado and I am wondering if I am going to be able to fly home tomorrow. I will have to play the phone game with the airline and live on the "Standby" list for flights if my flight gets cancelled. Oh joy!
So for anyone thinking about going into consulting/contracting you may have to travel for your work. Just keep in mind that you will get "stuck" somewhere sometime, part of the personal price you pay for those "Consulting Dollars".
• December 29, 2006 - Glad you made it through the storm!
However, it is a different life, and it's nice to be in contact with others who share that experience.