Advice for starting a career in web/database development | WPDFD.com Forums http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/advice_for_starting_a_career_in_webdatabase_development/ A Miscellaneous forum thread at WPDFD.com en-us 10/25/07, 298 30 2007 2007:%i:1193340644 15:30:44 06/07/13, 158 36 2013 2013:%i:1370587000 02:36:40 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss NineLabs Framework Feed Generator sitemaster@wpdfd.com sitemaster@wpdfd.com Jason Reynolds said: http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/advice_for_starting_a_career_in_webdatabase_development/#p2114
I want to work at home, spend the day with my girl, decide my tasks/prioritize them and not have to deal with traffic or some of my co-workers.

Can some of you give me the top ten factors I should consider before pursuing a career in web design/datbase development.

Feel free to ask me questions that might help you make a better determination. Thanks.

Jason]]> 10/25/07, 298 30 2007 2007:%i:1193340644 15:30:44 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/advice_for_starting_a_career_in_webdatabase_development/#p2114 Cesar Perez said: http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/advice_for_starting_a_career_in_webdatabase_development/#p2124
For me, the number 1 factor is (and always has been) the discipline of sitting down and getting to work without a set schedule. Without a set list of what needs to be accomplished I tend to wander around in my head and be counter-productive in my projects.

Of course, your priorities can change on a daily basis but with so many other distractions around when you work from home it can be just a little harder than going into an office.

The next biggest factor for me, is dealing with clients. I don't have a "sales" background so it was pretty difficult for me to get into the mindset of constantly finding new clients to work with. I also hate having to nag people (family & friends) so calling clients and constantly requesting content or information is a bit of a hassle, but it does ensure they know I'm working on their project and that the results will be what they're expecting.

Other than these two gripes, I couldn't be happier when I do get a client that's as enthusiastic about their site as I am to work on it. ]]> 10/29/07, 302 18 2007 2007:%i:1193667507 10:18:27 http://www.wpdfd.com/forums/wpdfd/miscellaneous/advice_for_starting_a_career_in_webdatabase_development/#p2124