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Resolution

Here’s the answer you’ve been looking for – there will be no job offered. There will be no meeting on Friday.

While I was out gallivanting with Superman, I got a message from “John” (the guy who would have been my boss) that said they didn’t have the financial means to pay me at this time. I’m sorry… what? Shouldn’t you have thought about that BEFORE looking to hire someone.

He did seem genuinely apologetic for taking up my time. He mentioned that I was more than qualified and that if the company’s finances allowed (and I was still available) that they would be calling me back in the future.

While that last sentiment did make me feel pretty good, sentiments don’t feed the bulldog. I need a J-O-B to make some of the green stuff.

A few hours after digesting that news, I got a call from one of the women I used to work with (she’s not with ‘that’ company anymore either) asking if I could help her out doing what I used to do – basically crunching numbers.

I don’t know why but when I think of working at home or being a consultant like this, the question “how do I handle the taxes?” always enters my head. I mean, I know people do it all the time but I don’t know how it’s done myself. I suppose I would just consult a tax professional.

According to her, the money would be good and the business is out there for the taking. My problem is that this woman is not the greatest person to work for. Let’s say she gets ‘moody’ – you never know who is going to show up. She knows her business very well but I’m uncertain at this point how well she knows how to run a business day-to-day.

At the company for which we both worked, she was brought in as a Rainmaker so I don't think she'll have any problem attracting business and mentioned that she already has some clients.

I can’t remember the last time my life was filled with this many ups and downs. The waters on which I float are usually calm.

I’ll weigh anchor here.

p.s. - I am in NO WAY blaming Superman for me losing this job. The same outcome would have happened if I had been home to take the call. Just wanted to clarify.

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