Back on the job hunt trail

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Not everyones skill set is a great match for everyone! it's finding the place with the perfect fit, for both of you, that's the challenge

 

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Couple of guys on vmware forums (+petri) are organizing vmware consultancy ( to coincide with their 'day jobs' ) By the looks of it they gonna do fine.

From what I remember they started ltd company ( or was it llC) and went from there.

food for thought.

Ps Sorry to hear about job loss. There is always (and I do mean always better one around the corner.). Silver lining ...

 

You will be fine Trip. You are a good man with a fine mind. You have more to recommend yourself then you will admit. Keep the workouts going, they help to keep your spirits lifted.

 

Mitzsy, you're gonna have to take a little harsher tact than that -- what, you getting soft?

Seriously, Trip, while there's a difference between Kinetic and Potential, both are valuable energy states. Just because you are not an 'in-the-trenches' experienced pro, doesn't mean you can't offer vast quality to an employer. So, it may take you a while to get up to speed in some scenarios, but once there, you'll have a much greater understanding than most.

For example, when I was a fledgling mechanic, the way to make real money was speed. I was more concerned with knowledge, and making sure I was never in a situation that left me scratching my head, thinking "wth?". As I continued in my career, the speed came naturally, and I became even more efficient -- to the point that I was able to pass these other guys by working smarter. Gradually, I built up a logical foundation that these other guys didn't have, and when they ran into problems, they were stuck (until I helped them). In the end, even people that have a ton of experience MAY NOT really understand what they are doing, and unless they are operating from learned motor skills, they're lost. You HAVE that solid foundation, and a propensity to increase it regularly. This = value to any employer worth a crap.

Trust me, bro ... after 15 years turning wrenches, I have a serious confidence problem too. I *was* in an industry that I had mostly mastered (in my particular domain), and now I find myself in a completely different boat. If I'm not mistaken, I see a little of that confidence problem in you too. We need to acknowledge that, accept it, and work to remedy that... and maybe stop thinking its a monkey on our back. Once in a position (that we both need!), the experience will come, and confidence will follow.