tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855339694180792214.post1847904656580928411..comments2024-03-27T04:45:10.518-07:00Comments on Jessica M. Moss: Eek! Starting as a Regular Full-Time EmployeeJessica M. Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12673369096441752530noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855339694180792214.post-35900473878562802552014-10-13T23:10:10.568-07:002014-10-13T23:10:10.568-07:00I've heard it is a scientific fact that the op...I've heard it is a scientific fact that the opinions of outside experts from far away lands are trusted more readily than internal hands on deck. You may find you were able to steer the ship more easily as a consultant, even though your ideas are exactly the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855339694180792214.post-39034124525426096752014-10-09T08:18:21.802-07:002014-10-09T08:18:21.802-07:00@David - that's some pretty solid advice.
@Je...@David - that's some pretty solid advice.<br /><br />@Jessica - very interesting change...mine was the complete opposite (FTE -> consultant) and couldn't imagine going back...please keep us posted on the adjustment with periodic updates ;-)Bill Antonhttp://byobi.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855339694180792214.post-9966162490382851652014-06-12T16:14:29.208-07:002014-06-12T16:14:29.208-07:00Good luck, Jessica! It's definitely different...Good luck, Jessica! It's definitely different working as an FTE, but it can be a refreshing change of pace. I'm sure you'd do well.Tim Mitchellhttp://www.timmitchell.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855339694180792214.post-80649860552006403292014-06-06T06:01:26.531-07:002014-06-06T06:01:26.531-07:00Congratulations! Good to try something new.
The c...Congratulations! Good to try something new.<br /><br />The comments from David are good advice. The only thing I can add is that just because you're an employee doesn't mean you have to give up all of what made you good as a consultant or what made consulting fun - those qualities can change the culture, though slowly sometimes!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707113543682662114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855339694180792214.post-74837483572498632692014-06-04T20:35:16.799-07:002014-06-04T20:35:16.799-07:00I also recently made the change, and my suggestion...I also recently made the change, and my suggestion is to just be yourself. If you've been successful as a consultant, you already have the technical and personal skills. The only suggestion I have is to be patient. Verrrry patient. Everything moves slower as a FTE. And a LOT of times, it moves in the wrong direction, but if you're patient and pick your battles wisely, you'll be able to hopefully find some satisfaction with the work you've done. You also have to be patient with other FTE's who haven't experienced the consulting life. Their reality is going to be different than your reality, but with some effective interpersonal skills, you can become a mentor and mental change leader within your group/organization, but it takes time. Consultants think of "gigs" and 3-6-12 month engagements. FTE's think of retirement and 30 years with the company, blah blah blah. It's a different mindset.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404501548911126638noreply@blogger.com