6/14/07
I have learned that I am not interested in the consulting business. Having to bring in the work so that I and some of my staff can eat is not my cup of tea. At least I have proven to myself that I can do it. Besides, it has not been easy to go from OGIS, thinking about statewide coordination and gently guiding people as to how they should evolve their GIS to knocking on their doors and looking for work as a consultant is awkward at best. What a contrast! All in all, Civil has been a good learning experience on the front lines of the private sector. Sales, project budgets, proposal writing, client management, etc. This is all stuff that I've gained from the experience.