Been there. If 7AM-9PM six days a week is flexible, then yes, it's flexible. Uncle Sam will steal more of your paycheck percentage-wise than before. If you like dealing with customers who won't pay, you'll have a lot of fun. Andy Not trying to scare/discourage you, just being realistic. Jim Hartmann on 03/28/2000 11:20:05 AM Please respond to pic microcontroller discussion list To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU cc: (bcc: Andrew Kunz/TDI_NOTES) Subject: [OT] resources for going solo? Hello, does anyone have any recommended books or ideas about "dropping out and tuning in" to the independent consulting business? Are flexible hours and schedule a realized advantage? Thanks, Jim