Posted on August 31, 2009 - by Alex

Moving Forward – Offer & More

Accepted Offer!

Some major progress today: the company I’m the furthest with in negotiations has come through with their counter-offer. The second offer was the number I wanted and I’ve accepted it. Unless something better comes along, I will start working for the company in September.

Why I Did It

The way I see it, this is the first step in replacing my income—it’s more money than my last job, and I can’t keep them hanging. It’s vital to work with quality people in an environment you’re comfortable with. Not only do I know many of the salespeople working there already, but the area is familiar. Finally, I’m very comfortable selling the product/service this company offers—technology is my forte.

I’m Not Done

Did you really think this was it? We’re talking lifestyle/workstyle design here, folks—there’s still much to be done. One of my main objectives is to be location-independent, and despite what the live-your-dream-be-your-own-boss spam would have you believe, it’s hard to find that kind of work. I’ve been busy with some projects that are part of my overall strategy to find and do fulfilling work that I haven’t told you about yet. I’ll share more on this with you later in the week.