I saw this on a bumper sticker this morning and it really made me laugh.  My “company” is three years old this week and when I started the practice, my friend Rob told me that I would never again want to hear the four-letter word B-O-S-S.  While I often miss the camaraderie and learning (and tech support) that I used to have when I worked at AMS and then Dell, I do enjoy always getting the “employee of the month” parking space that comes with being an independent consultant.  I’ve built a network of colleagues and clients who make me feel like I’m part of a much larger enterprise so I haven’t really experienced much of the downsides - yet. 

I read an article recently in CIO Magazine that is one that I think everyone should read, especially given the state of the current job market.  It’s equally applicable to those of us who consult because in many respects, we are always looking for new jobs.  The topic is quite timely for today’s economy: Nine Things You Need to Know About Rescinded Job Offers: http://www.cio.com/article/339314/Nine_Things_You_Need_to_Know_About_Rescinded_Job_Offers/1There is a lot of fabulous advice in this article that provides a good reminder and wake-up call that all professionals should think about.