I’m writing this before my new company even has a official name and web site. I got laid off about 15 months ago. The economy had been going “south” for a while and the company I was working for (building and construction industry) lost a lot of business. So, there I am 54 years old looking for a job in an economy where it seems like every one else was also looking for a job. It seems people don’t want to hire an old guy like me and pay me a lot of money (I would’ve worked for less than they realize) when they can get some young kid that will be willing to work for less and maybe, supposedly better in touch with the modern, more “hip” culture than some old guy.

So, after looking for jobs for so long and unemployment running out soon, I had to do something to support my family. Some friends found out that I could do video editing and needed my services. They also encouraged me to start doing this kind of work to make ends meet and, wow, every where I turn, it seems like someone wants me to do some job for them.

So, here I am, starting a company, building a web site, and entering a new world of self-employment. I never really wanted to work for myself. I wanted the security of working for some one else and getting a paycheck a couple of times a month. But where did that get me–laid off four times in 36 years–yeah, that’s security all right. I know that sounds cynical, but I’m not, really.

Its a bit of a scary time starting out on my own, but hey, it’s a job even if I am employing myself. Besides, I believe in God and I believe that he takes care of those that believe in Him–He has sure taken care of my family (especially over the last 15 months) in ways I could never have imagined. Anyway, my web site will be “live” soon. I’m already getting quite a bit of work. So, look out world, here I come!