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    On this day 1 year ago I self employed. I lost job in September 2010 and while at best experience and most connections I still only got one job interview in 3 months.

    Things looked a bit hopeless. In country unemployed and bankruptcies are on the rise and just recently we had 2 negative quarters and are without functioning government for 6 months. I had a loan.

    So far so good, for the past year I earned slightly higher salary in my own company than in the previous job and national average and I'm solvent, which in these times in this country is a good thing.

    Revenue was about 23k annually, not that much for USA or the rest of EU, but not bad for 1st year. And nothing beats the freedom of being able to do what you want to do, when you want, no boss to nag you. Right now some employer would have to offer substantially more than what I earn for me to consider becoming subordinate again.

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    Congrats! What business do you run?
    “Inside every sane person there’s a madman struggling to get out”
    –The Light Fantastic, Terry Pratchett

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    • #3
      IT support and consulting for small businesses.

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      • #4
        Congratulations!
        Chuck
        秋音的爸爸

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        • #5
          Remember that starting a business that thrives in bad times means rhat it can only get better!
          Brian (the devil incarnate)

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          • #6
            What Brian said. You should do well.
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            • #7
              +2 on what Brian said!!

              Congrats, and best wishes for your endeavor!
              Dr. Mordrid
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              • #8
                Congtaulations dude. CEO

                Good job, well done. I may end up following in your footsteps.
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