True story, in 1999, under Bill Clinton, I was working and making more money then I ever have since. Every job I had gotten up to that point was given to me as a result of my modest awesomeness. Apple stock barely peaked $10 a share, and life was good.
Fast forward to 2008. I have no job, a piddling income from various freelance gigs cobbled together, and even after two college degrees and 8 years of professional experience (worked through college), my high income level is still from the last decade.
It’s not that I’m exceptional at my chosen profession and I am entitled to more as a result of my god-given talent. Indeed, I’m more of a generalist, I’d rather be able to do many things then do one well. I get bored easily, you see, and tend to distraction.
Now you can write this all off as ‘it’s the economy stupid!’. I agree, but disagree at the same time. Things were this way BEFORE the current economic woes.
I’m sure you’re aware that Apple is coming out with a sub-$1000 notebook. Which for most internetzians, seems to be thrilling beyond belief. While the idea is appealing, I can’t believe anyone would spend that much money, in these times, on something that wasn’t a necessity, or even worse, put it on credit.
I’m just tired of being poor, and I would like to materially participate in this high-tech world once in a while.
Anyway, I’ve polished up my freelance business site: www.8isc.com if anyone want to take a look and give me feedback, that would be great.
