Ok, I can’t put this off any more. I keep not blogging about little things because I told my self I wouldn’t write anything else until I got this more important post out of the way. But I keep not having time for this more important post, so I just need to get this done.

After nearly 10 years in the web application development business as an employee of one company or another I have decided to strike it out on my own. As many of you know I have been living a double life for the last couple years. By day I have been the Director of IT for a small business in portland. By night (and the occasional week) I have been a freelance developer and trainer. But the emphasis of my time has always been on the day job. As of June 1 this is no longer the case. For the last month I have been working part time for my day job and committing the bulk of my time to freelance work. And I have to say I am very happy for finally making this commitment to my self and my family. My wife has been trying to get me to do this for a couple years, she is very supportive and I think she likes having me around more (even if I am working.)

I will continue in my day job part time through the end of the year and then they will become one of the companies that I do work for as they need it.

So far I have been very busy. I picked up a couple smaller gigs just before landing a 6 month contract with Cisco. I have really enjoyed working with the great people on these project and the challenge of doing something new.

Anyhow, I just thought I would share this life change with you all. Plus now I can get back to writing little helpful posts because this milestone blocker post is done :)

Thanks,
sim