Strange Week

This week somehow seems the first of the slow weeks. The disconnectedness is really starting to kick in. Sure there are still emails and such to deal with, but there is more of a sense of being on the outside looking in. But some skills development is providing some interest in my day. I can make some headway with trying some interesting stuff that I would not normally have time to explore.

The phases are/will be like this: Phase I - A flurry of looking to find any low-hanging fruit opportunities. Phase II Some digging and connecting with people I know to see if connections and relationships can turn up anything. Phase III broad looking around outside our firm for other opportunities. Phase IV Periodic scanning around while killing time waiting for the formal disconnect from the company. Phase V Settling into a home-based routine, lunches with friends, working relationships. Phase VI searching for contract and consulting work, attending networking events, circulating resumes.

Phase V & VI aren't very pleasant in one way, but in another it's got the benefits of a flexible lifestyle. Working around home, camping, getting outdoor exercise. Of course, there is the added stress as well. So one must try to create one's own structure. That's where some phase II/III investigating can potentially line up something suitably entrepreneurial to get obsessed about, and possibly become a revenue generator.

Well, the fact that I'm recalling all these phases of the coming months points out the fact that the reality is settling in. Soon we'll find ourselves dealing with those situations and we'd all best be prepared.