Advice re Contract/freelance work?

[RobertInOntario]

So I would encourage you to try this as well -- solve some of these things as you go and don't feel stressed to solve them all at once (which is usually my tendency!).

Rob

It would be easier to start up if I did not have to immediately depend upon my own business for my only income (I live by myself). It's the legal/tax/health care/finances bullcrap that is usually handled by HR or Accounting that I don't want to do. That is as much of a job as your actual work, and frankly can suck the motivation for having your own business. You are lucky that you have an opportunity for someone to immediately show you the ropes on all that. And - you already have your first "client" lined up, and will have something to start out your portfolio.

Yes, these are daunting tasks, but it can help if they are broken up. I still haven't worked out the medical benefits part yet and just might simply have to pay them for now. Also, for the first time ever I might have to pay at income tax time rather than getting a refund.

Maybe you could get a part time job to have an income stream while you start up your biz? I'm open to working in a bookstore (or something similar) just to get some extra income. .... Just some ideas.