In this video, I share 10 bad things about being a consultant, and why a consulting job might not be a good fit for you. Adam Culp of Beachcasts shares points from his experience to help you figure out if being a PHP consultant is the right job for you.
Or you can view this video on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/ELE0G3e7h3c
Timeline:
#10 Travel
#9 No set schedule
#8 No upward mobility
#7 Not for the introverted
#6 Communication, communication, communication
#5 Swallowing pride
#4 Always be selling
#3 Problems!
#2 Expected to “know it all”
#1 No “new” projects
BONUS considerations for the self-employed
#1 accounting/collections
#2 taxes
#3 No sick days / vacation