Oct
27
2009
After nearly six years of self-employment I am back in the game working as an employee for someone else. Self-employment is a great thing but one can only survive so long without a paycheck. The economy has been hard on everyone and software developers are no exception. I missed paychecks from time to time and covered my bases with savings. The business hit a low this year. I went two and a half months without a paycheck and our financial resources finally dried up. A wise person once said that "If what you are doing isn't working you have to do something else." Although a project did come in after I put myself back on the market, I continued my search. The temporary income took a lot of the pressure off during the job hunt. I was offered and accepted a position at Geneva Roth Ventures in mid-June as a software engineer. Looking back, I'm thankful for the lessons God taught me, the business knowledge I've gained, and the skills I've been able to hone. One of the most remarkable and comforting exercises I like to do is to look back on my life and see how God has orchestrated ever detail of my life. Every step of the way He has connected me with the right people in the right place at the right time so that I could assimilate the skills and knowledge needed for the next step. My current employer is very entrepreneurial. We often discuss business strategy and development. It is a great fit for me right now. I can't wait to see where God's going to take me next!