Working Up

by Dwayne Phillips
When faced with a situation on a system-building project, we can find an approach that will work. We can also find many other approaches. Do we choose the better approach or one we personally like?
Several years ago, a professional soccer player spent a few afternoons helping to coach one of my son’s soccer [...]

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by Dwayne Phillips
The latest computer, the best desk and chair, even coffee brought to you while working – these are nice, but not the subject of this post. No, the most valuable asset a freelancer has is good health.
No Work No Pay
The reason I picked good health is simple: freelancers don’t have sick leave. If [...]

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by Dwayne Phillips
I just got a job through LinkedIn. That Web 2.0 stuff may actually work.
I retired from my government job several months ago after 28 years of “government service” (as we fondly like to call it). I had some skills and qualifications and wanted to work a few more years, and my wife didn’t [...]

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