Self-Employed! (But Hopefully Not a Lemming)

There are two ways to step off a cliff.  The first involves a hang-glider and some skill.  Lemmings have another approach which rarely ends well.  Having handed in my notice on Monday I don’t think much of the rodent route.  Even if the intention is to fly, first time self-employment is nerve-wracking.   There are all kinds of reasons why people choose to work for themselves.  In my case, it has a lot to do with the straightforward accountability and control over what I do.  Confidence matters a great deal.  ‘Selling me’ doesn’t come naturally, but thirty years in eclectic Third Sector organizations and theological education were a good preparation.  Now I am self-employed I had better not fall out with the boss! 

So what comes next?  There are books to write and projects to develop.  I can’t say more about this just yet, but I’m quietly encouraged.   I hope as well to offer some mission consultancy to local churches.  After twenty years of running Vision Days I look forward to broadening my horizons. I’m open to offers.  I’ll be updating my Linkedin profile over the next few weeks.