Becoming a Consultant/Contractor/Reseller

Things have moved faster than expected.  Read on if you are thinking of pivoting to contracting or consulting.  My status and progress might help you map out what you’d need to do. One week since announcing this path, I have: signed one Contractor Agreement.  Not many hours to start, but…

The Lasting Company Pain After Layoffs

Firms often don’t comprehend the extent of the damage that continues internally, as well as externally, after layoffs.  There are several reasons to take these all into consideration.  Once you understand them, you stand a chance of better mitigating them, and it also refines your layoff plans.  This improves your…

Looking For Contractor & Consulting Work

It is time to start looking for contract/consulting work while I search for a full-time role. If you think you might have a need, please do reach out! If you don’t but are aware of the quality work I do – please comment, react, or repost. My #linkedinnetwork really came through for…

Building a Routine After a Layoff

Been laid off?  You can accelerate new employment by building a proper routine into your week.  This combined with proper prioritization makes for progress that will help keep you positive and moving forward.  I’ve have experienced unexpected unemployment and job searches several times in my life.  Be it after Dynatrace…

As 2022 Ends, A Review of December’s Progress

This year was more than interesting.  I’ll ring in the New Year still looking for a new job.  I am upbeat and optimistic.  That being said, I won’t lie – there have been some serious lows.  Those lows have been tempered by some important accomplishments. Today I’d like to share…

One Week In, Burns is (Almost) Back

It’s been one week since I unexpectantly joined the growing ranks of those that are #laidoff and #ReadyToWork.  Quite a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences.  If you’ve been reading my posts, you’ve seen me exhibit some of those negative emotions.  A week in and enough is going right that I’m…

Gut Punched Back into the Job Market

Nothing unique about this story.  Something similar is playing out for thousands of people right now.  Yesterday I joined an 8:30am “Check In” call with my boss.  You know it is trouble when either HR or your boss’s boss is unexpectedly on the call.  My first response was to mutter…