Testing 123... is this thing on? I have a paper cut between my index finger and middle finger. Just to let the world know. It is on my left hand. I notice now that keyboards and typing is actually a left handed thing. You would think that both hands do the same work but it appears that the left hand does about 25% more work because the most common letters seem to be on the left side of the keyboard. I guess that is why that guy Dvorak invented the Dvorak keyboard. From computers to guitar, my hands are my livelihood and my entertainment. In other news, you are probably wondering how the meeting went with the IRS/MSD. I tell you I heard things like,"if only we had a team of Brian Bass's" "I told my boss that you do twice the work of a normal developer so it is worth it to get you back." "The IRS told me - get Brian Bass back." "Everyone is excited to hear you could be coming back." I even got a "you're looking good." Even though I have gained 10 pounds this year. They do love me over there. Luckily I have this blog and I looked back to June 2005. As I look back I can see why I left. We went from 2 to a cube to a desk farm of 25 people. Then the biggest factor of leaving was I was bored and had no motivation. I told that to them that last night and they promised I would have a lot of work to do. So what do they do? They offer me a lot more money to come back. I told them my minimum to go back last night and I think they are going to bite. I will find out on Thursday. It get's better though. It is a 1099 contract. Meaning I could form my own corporation. I have been thinking about doing that for a long time and am about consider doing such a thing. I've talked with other contractors who do that and I realize it is the best way to manage the money. You basically form a corporation and give yourself a lower salary from the corporation. Then all business expenses go on a corporate card and are tax free and your personal tax bracket get's lowered. Plus if a problem happens at work you are not as liable as a sole proprietorship. It requires a little more care in keeping track of all of the books, but I think that is exactly what I need. So I am excited. I already have a name and a URL. If they bite I will take it and could be back at the IRS as early as Monday. Things happen so quickly in my life. This year has been a whirlwind. I can't remember a year that had so much happen, half negative/half positive. The Nokia subcontractors refuse to budge on anything. They are like - Isn't it better to have a job. I have to Fax the acceptance letter to them by noon. Little do they know I have one waiting in the wings. Once I get the offer I will then use that to see if the subcontracting company will move. We shall see. I am playing cat and mouse right now. The problem with managers and subcontractors is that they think I am not serious for some reason. They underestimate my negotiation skills and don't realize when I give an ultimatum. Only when I walk out do they realize this. Such is the life of Super Brian Super Contractor. Dum da dum dum.

Thought of the Day
Brian (as Mark Twain): Well kids I better be getting back to the 1800's in my time steamboat (goes behind the desk).
Brian: Sorry I'm late. Did I miss anything?
Chris: Yeah! Captain Crunch was here!
-- Family Guy